De fortes antigos a uádis azul-turquesa e aventuras costeiras, Omã é uma mistura de história e natureza. Junte-se a Lilly Douse e explore Mascate, Nizwa, Wadi Shab e mais além.
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00:05De minha base em Qatar, eu viajo o mundo para descobrir incrível lugares
00:10filled com cultura, luxúria e aventura.
00:14Along o caminho, eu conheço o povo,
00:16entro o sabor e experimento o momento que faz cada destino unforgettable.
00:22Hoje, eu viajo de Qatar para a terra de costas e antigo heritagem.
00:32Eu estou aqui em Oman,
00:34um país conhecido por seus grandes mosques,
00:36históricos fortes e riqueza cultura.
00:41Em este episódio, eu vou descobrir
00:43Oman's iconic landmarks,
00:45seus rastecos,
00:46e os histórios que dão sua identidade.
00:50First up on my travels is the country's capital, Muscat.
00:55It's home to one of Oman's most recognizable landmarks,
00:58the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
01:01Here, I'm meeting Sepede, a local tour guide.
01:05So Sepede, this is the Grand Mosque.
01:08What is its significance in Oman?
01:11Actually, it was a gift from Sultan Qaboos to the nation
01:14and it was opened in 2001.
01:17So the entire mosque can accommodate up to 20,000 of worshipers.
01:22As we wander around,
01:24Sepede explains how the mosque blends Islamic and Omani design.
01:28Featuring a 50-metre tall dome,
01:3190-metre minaret,
01:32and an array of arches and courtyards.
01:35So here we are inside the Grand Mosque.
01:38It is overwhelming how huge it is.
01:40And this carpet is what you notice first.
01:42Exactly.
01:43This is the main highlight of the mosque.
01:46It was the biggest hand-woven one-piece carpet in the world.
01:50600 people, they've woven it in four years.
01:534,200 square metres and it's 21 tons.
01:57The mosque is known for its open door policy,
02:00allowing visitors to explore during set hours.
02:03It's one of Muscat's must-see landmarks
02:06and a highlight for anyone visiting the capital.
02:10Next up on my tour, it's time for a spot of shopping.
02:13We are heading to Mutra Souk,
02:15one of the oldest marketplaces in the world.
02:18The main thing I would recommend is the frankincense.
02:22Frankincense.
02:23Frankincense.
02:24They call it loban, which is the souvenir of Oman.
02:27Frankincense comes from the sap of local boswellia trees,
02:30which is steam distilled to produce essential oil.
02:33It traditionally is burned as incense,
02:36but is also eaten for its medicinal benefits.
02:43As we travel further into the soup,
02:45we discover a whole range of goods on display,
02:48from cashmere scarves to traditional clothing
02:51and silver jewellery priced by weight.
02:56No trip to Oman is complete without sampling the local cuisine.
03:00And after a day spent exploring the city's most beautiful corners,
03:04we stop at Ramsa restaurant,
03:06where a feast of delicious dishes awaits.
03:10Camel meat, which you should have it with Omani bread and honey.
03:13You're going to try it, you will love it.
03:15And this is mishkaak, and that's the mandi chicken.
03:18So which one you're going to try first?
03:20Which one am I going to try?
03:22I would like to try, let's try the shuwa.
03:26I sample each dish, savoring the unique flavors of Omani cuisine,
03:31and finish with some sweet treats before the final stop on our tour.
03:36Welcome to the Royal Opera House.
03:39Here is the biggest opera house in GCC,
03:43and the third one in Arab region, after Egypt and Syria.
03:48I mean, it is very grand, look at the space.
03:51Yeah, it's really, look at the design, which is very impressive.
03:55Sepi Day guides me through the Opera House, highlighting its key features.
04:00The grand entrance, a remarkable collection of musical instruments gifted to the Sultan,
04:06and the stunning Theatre Hall.
04:08I can only imagine how a performance is here with such a huge venue and a beautiful stage.
04:14Oman is a country full of history, and so I am heading to the Oman Across Ages Museum,
04:22where I am meeting with Haitham Al-Hina'i, cultural relations administrator at the museum.
04:31Oman's history can be divided into four eras, with the first dating back over 800 million years ago.
04:39Can you imagine that we have dinosaurs here in Oman, and also we have elephants.
04:43So many and many animals do not exist anymore, but in the old days we have it here in Oman.
04:48So here you are going to see many evidence.
04:50Can I walk on it?
04:51Yes, you can walk, it's okay.
04:52I can walk across the ages.
04:55Moving forward to human settlements in Oman, Haitham explains how remains found in ancient graves
05:02reveal the daily lives of early settlers, along with the animal species that once shared their environments.
05:08So Lily, we are done from the stone era and we move to the bronze era.
05:15In bronze era, we have a new civilization, they call it Majan.
05:20And Majan, it means the land of bronze, and it was located in different era in Oman.
05:28Oman was famous for its rich copper resources and advanced shipbuilding skills.
05:32The region played a vital role in trade, exporting copper and stone to Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley.
05:44Haitham tells me more about the country's ancient dynasties, which were dependent on Oman's maritime power, building forts to protect its towns and trade routes.
05:55Guided by one of the world's oldest dynasties, the nation later modernized rapidly under Sultan Caboose.
06:11To experience Oman's history firsthand, I'm visiting Nizwa Fort, one of the country's most iconic landmarks, built in the 17th century as a home for the ruler of the country, known as the Imam.
06:23I'm meeting with engineer Hatim Ambasiadi, executive director of the fort.
06:30Hatim leads me through the fort's entrance.
06:34And while the walk feels effortless, it quickly becomes clear just how carefully fortified and strategically designed this historic stronghold really is.
06:43This is an original and it's built with the material we call it here in Oman, Saroj.
06:50Saroj. Yes, it's burned mud mixed with rocks.
06:54Very strong. Very strong, yes.
06:56And you have to burn it under 850 degrees and it takes from 14 to 21 days to work as strong as a cement.
07:04That's why this fort here took 12 years to be built.
07:10The fort is a huge circular tower built on solid rock, could withstand cannon fire and offered views in every direction.
07:18Inside, narrow corridors, hidden doors and false staircases created a clever defence system to stop intruders.
07:26It's remarkable to imagine the skill and complexity involved in constructing such a formidable stronghold.
07:37At the top, sweeping views over Niswa, date palms and distant mountains show why this vantage point was so important for defending the city.
07:51And here you're surrounded by the mountains. By the mountains, yes.
08:01It's 360 degree views of mountains. Exactly.
08:04So you have one way in, one way out, so easy to spot the intruders when they come.
08:09Next, we head into the castle.
08:12Once home to rulers and officials, where open living quarters, meeting rooms and courtyards
08:18reveal how governance and daily life balance defence and administration.
08:36We also visit the imams' residents, whose simple furnishings reflect both leadership and modesty.
08:42Niswa Fort and Castle provide a window into Oman's past, leaving a lasting impression of the city's history, culture and enduring spirit.
08:55Oman's natural landscapes are as dramatic as its history.
09:00Tucked between Oman's dramatic cliffs, Wadi Shab is a hidden oasis, brimming with turquoise pools and cascading waterfalls.
09:10Today, I'm exploring this natural wonder with Abdullah, the Oman Roar Explorer.
09:16Hey. Abdullah, hello. Nice to see you. Welcome.
09:19Thank you very much. What incredible scenery behind us.
09:22Yeah, this is, we are now in Wadi Shab, so where we will go to see the Wadi.
09:28First, we need to take a boat from here to the other side and then we will do the hike to the nice pool up there.
09:36To get across the water, we board a boat for a very short ride before joining a hike that leads through a lush canyon
09:43with shaded paths and natural limestone pools along the way.
09:47Here is the donkey. The local, they use the donkey here for the transportation, you know, from here to up to the old village.
10:01They used to live there, but not anymore.
10:04Though the village is now abandoned, Wadi Shab remains a magnet for travelers in search of a hidden mountain oasis.
10:11Strolling past its crystal clear pools, it's easy to understand why adventurers from around the world are drawn here.
10:21Some pools are famous for adventure, like this one, which hosted a Red Bull cliff diving competition.
10:28So they come here in 2012, they organized cliff diving, they jump from this cliff.
10:32Oh, not from here, but from up there.
10:34From up there, yes. How, maybe around 27 meters high, yeah.
10:39Hidden waterfalls, emerald pools and towering cliffs create a paradise in the heart of Oman.
10:46Along this hike, countless hidden gems await, with even more stunning Wadi's to explore in the surrounding area.
10:55Something you really can't miss out on when you're in Oman is getting out on their crystal clear waters.
11:01So that's exactly what I'm doing.
11:03I am boarding a small boat operated by GCC Tours, which offers boat trips from Muscat Port.
11:11The sea was beautifully calm and turquoise in color.
11:16As we made our way into the open waters, the captain quickly spotted the dolphins.
11:21Soon we were surrounded by them, their sleek bodies cutting through the water with ease.
11:28The dolphins swam alongside the boat, leaping and diving in smooth, controlled motions.
11:34It was incredible to watch them up close, moving effortlessly through the sea.
11:41Oman is full of surprises.
11:43It's beauty, it's peace and it's people.
11:47And of course, it's dolphins.
11:49There's so much to explore here and I really haven't touched the surface.
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