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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