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Grand Voyager | À la découverte d'Oman

Des anciens forts aux oueds turquoise en passant par les aventures côtières, Oman est un mélange d'histoire et de nature. Suivez Lilly Douse dans son exploration des sites de Mascate, Nizwa, Wadi Shab et bien plus encore.

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00:00Je suis Lili Dauss et c'est Grand Voyager.
00:05Dans ma base, en Qatar, je vis le monde à découvrir des places incroyables
00:10de culture, luxueur et d'adventure.
00:13Parfois, je rencontre les gens, j'écoute les flavours
00:17et j'écoute les moments qui rendent chaque destination unforgettable.
00:22Aujourd'hui, je vis de Qatar à la terre de coastlines et d'ancienne heritage.
00:32Je suis ici en Oman,
00:34un pays qui connaît pour ses grands mosques,
00:36des forts forts et de rich culture.
00:41Dans cette épisode, je vais découvrir Oman's
00:43l'économie de l'économie, ses drastiques
00:46et les histoires qui ont donné son identité.
00:50La première étape est la capitale, Muscat.
00:55C'est l'économie de l'économie de l'économie,
00:57l'économie de l'économie de l'économie,
00:59l'économie de Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.
01:01Ici, je rencontre Sépide, un tour guide local.
01:05Sépide, c'est l'économie de l'économie.
01:08Qu'est-ce que l'économie de l'économie ?
01:11C'était un cadeau de l'économie de Sultan Qaboos
01:13à la nation et l'économie en 2001.
01:17C'est l'économie de l'économie de l'économie.
01:20C'est l'économie de l'économie.
01:22C'est l'économie de l'économie de l'économie.
01:25La mosche explains how the mosque blends Islamic and Omani design,
01:28featuring a 50-metre tall dome, 90-metre minaret,
01:32and an array of arches and courtyards.
01:35So here we are inside the Grand Mosque, it is overwhelming how huge it is and this carpet is what you notice first.
01:42Exactly, this 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, 4,200 square metres and it's 21 tons.
01:57The mosque is known for its open door policy, allowing visitors to explore during set hours.
02:03It's one of Muscat's must-see landmarks and 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, one of the oldest marketplaces in the world.
02:19The main thing I would recommend is the frankincense.
02:22Frankincense, they call it Loban, which is a souvenir of Oman.
02:26Frankincense comes from the sap of local boswellia trees,
02:30which is steam distilled to produce essential oil.
02:33It traditionally is burned as incense, but is also eaten for its medicinal benefits.
02:43As we travel further into the soup, we discover a whole range of goods on display,
02:48from cashmere scarves to traditional clothing and silver jewellery priced by weight.
02:53No trip to Oman is complete without sampling the local cuisine.
02:59And after a day spent exploring the city's most beautiful corners,
03:03we stop at Ramsa restaurant, where a feast of delicious dishes awaits.
03:08Camel meat, which you should have it with Omani bread and honey.
03:12You're going to try it, you will love it.
03:15And this is mishkaak, and that's the mandi chicken.
03:19So 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 shua.
03:27I 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, and the third one in Arab region,
03:45after 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.
03:56Sepi Day guides me through the opera house, highlighting its key features.
04:00The grand entrance, a remarkable collection of musical instruments,
04:05gifted to the Sultan, and the stunning Theatre Hall.
04:09I can only imagine how a performance is here,
04:11with such a huge venue and a beautiful stage.
04:16Oman is a country full of history,
04:18and so I am heading to the Oman Across Ages Museum,
04:22where I am meeting with Haitham al-Hina'i,
04:25cultural relations administrator at the museum.
04:31Oman's history can be divided into four eras,
04:34with the first dating back over 800 million years ago.
04:38Can you imagine that we have dinosaurs here in Oman,
04:41and also we have elephants.
04:43So many and many animals do not exist anymore,
04:46but 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 OK.
04:52I can walk across the ages.
04:55Moving forward to human settlements in Oman,
04:58Haitham explains how remains found in ancient graves
05:01reveal the daily lives of early settlers,
05:04along 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.
05:14In bronze era, we have a new civilization, they call it Majan.
05:19And Majan, it means the land of bronze,
05:22and it was located in different era in Oman.
05:27Oman 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.
05:45Haitham tells me more about the country's ancient dynasties,
05:49which were dependent on Oman's maritime power,
05:52building forts to protect its towns and trade routes.
05:56Guided by one of the world's oldest dynasties,
05:59the nation later modernized rapidly under Sultan Qaboos.
06:11To experience Oman's history firsthand, I'm visiting Niswa Fort,
06:15one of the country's most iconic landmarks,
06:18built 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.
06:31Hatim leads me through the fort's entrance.
06:34And while the walk feels effortless,
06:36it quickly becomes clear just how carefully fortified
06:39and strategically designed this historic stronghold really is.
06:44This is the original and it's built with the material we call it here in Oman, Saruj.
06:50Saruj.
06:51Yes, it's burned mud mixed with rocks.
06:53Very strong.
06:55Very strong, yes.
06:56And you have to burn it under 850 degrees
06:59and 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.
07:08The fort is a huge circular tower built on solid rock,
07:14could withstand cannon fire and offered views in every direction.
07:18Inside, narrow corridors, hidden doors and false staircases
07:23created a clever defence system to stop intruders.
07:29It's remarkable to imagine the skill and complexity involved in constructing
07:34such a formidable stronghold.
07:41At the top, sweeping views over Niswa, date palms and distant mountains
07:46show why this vantage point was so important for defending the city.
07:58And here you're surrounded by the mountains.
08:00By the mountains, yes.
08:01It's 360-degree views of mountains.
08:03Exactly.
08:04So you have one way in, one way out.
08:06So easy to spot the intruders when they come.
08:10Next, we head into the castle.
08:12Once home to rulers and officials,
08:14where open living quarters, meeting rooms and courtyards
08:18reveal how governance and daily life balance defence and administration.
08:31We also visit the imams' residents, whose simple furnishings reflect both leadership and modesty.
08:45Niswa Fort and Castle provide a window into Omen's past,
08:49leaving a lasting impression of the city's history, culture and enduring spirit.
08:54Omen's natural landscapes are as dramatic as its history.
09:01Tucked between Oman's dramatic cliffs, Wadi Shab is a hidden oasis,
09:05brimming with turquoise pools and cascading waterfalls.
09:10Today, I'm exploring this natural wonder with Abdullah, the Omen Roar Explorer.
09:14Hey.
09:16Abdullah, hello.
09:17Nice to see you.
09:18Welcome.
09:19Thank you very much.
09:20What incredible scenery behind us.
09:22We are now in Wadi Shab, so where we will go to see the Wadi.
09:27First, we need to take a boat from here to the other side,
09:30and 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
09:41that leads through a lush canyon with shaded paths and natural limestone pools along the way.
09:53Here is the donkey.
09:55The locals use the donkey here for the transportation, you know,
09:59from here up to the old village.
10:01They used to live there, but not anymore.
10:04Though the village is now abandoned,
10:06Wadi Shab remains a magnet for travelers
10:08in search of a hidden mountain oasis.
10:12Strolling past its crystal clear pools,
10:15it's easy to understand why adventurers from around the world are drawn here.
10:21Some pools are famous for adventure,
10:24like this one which hosted a Red Bull cliff diving competition.
10:28So they come here in 2012, they organized cliff diving,
10:31they jump from this cliff.
10:32Oh, not from here, but from up there.
10:34From up there, yes.
10:36How maybe around 27 meters high, yeah.
10:39Hidden waterfalls, emerald pools, and towering cliffs
10:43create a paradise in the heart of Oman.
10:46Along this hike, countless hidden gems await,
10:49with 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
10:58is getting out on their crystal clear waters.
11:01So that's exactly what I'm doing.
11:04I am boarding a small boat operated by GCC Tours,
11:08which offers boat trips from Muscat Port.
11:11The sea was beautifully calm and turquoise in color.
11:15As we made our way into the open waters,
11:18the captain quickly spotted the dolphins.
11:21Soon we were surrounded by them,
11:23their sleek bodies cutting through the water with ease.
11:28The dolphins swam alongside the boat,
11:30leaping and diving in smooth, controlled motions.
11:34It was incredible to watch them up close,
11:36moving effortlessly through the sea.
11:41Oman is full of surprises.
11:43It's beauty, it's peace, and it's people.
11:46And of course, it's dolphins.
11:49There's so much to explore here,
11:51and I really haven't touched the surface,
11:53but it's time for my next adventure.
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