Sir Wilfred Thesiger and his two trusty companions.
You can Google Sir Wilfred Thesiger to find out more about a man sometimes called the last of the great Victorian explorers.
Al Jahli Fort has a beautifully presented exhibition of some of the 38 000 photographs he took on his travels, most notably the ones taken during his two epic and dangerous journeys into the 'Empty Quarter'.
The book Arabian Sands (1959) recounts his travels in the Empty Quarter of Arabia between 1945 and 1950 and describes the vanishing way of life of the Bedouins. If you can't get to Al Ain, get to a library or book shop and find it!
p.s. Rooftop views of Al Ain are to be had from the 'rampart' and the guard was very patient whilst posing with the Kiwis!
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There used to be a permanent e4xhibition of his photos in Salalah. But they seem to have faded away.
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