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Grand Voyager | Explorando Omán  Desde antiguas fortalezas a cauces turquesas y aventuras costeras, Omán mezcla historia y naturaleza. Acompaña a Lilly Douse en su exploración de los lugares de Mascate, Nizwa, Wadi Shab y más allá.  En colaboración con Media City  MÁS INFORMACIÓN : http://es.euronews.com/2025/12/31/grand-voyager-explorando-oman  ¡Suscríbete a nuestro canal! Euronews está disponible en 12 idiomas

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00:01Soy Lili Douse y este es Grand Voyager.

00:05Desde mi base en Qatar,

00:07he viajado el mundo para descubrir increíble lugares

00:10filled con cultura,

00:11luxury

00:12y adventure.

00:13En el camino,

00:14me encuentro la gente,

00:15entro el sabor

00:17y experimento los momentos

00:18que hacen cada destino

00:20unforgettable.

00:22Hoy voy a viajar de Qatar

00:28a la tierra de costas y heredas.

00:31Estoy aquí en Oman,

00:33un país conocido por sus grandes mosques,

00:36históricos fortes

00:37y riqueza cultura.

00:41En este episodio,

00:42voy a descubrir

00:43Oman's iconic landmarks,

00:45sus trastas,

00:46sus historias

00:47y sus historias

00:48que danse la identidad.

00:50First up on my travels

00:52is the country's capital, Muscat.

00:55It's home to one of Oman's

00:56most recognizable landmarks,

00:58the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque.

01:01Here I'm meeting Sepede,

01:03a local tour guide.

01:05So Sepede,

01:06this is the Grand Mosque.

01:08What is its significance in Oman?

01:10Actually,

01:11it was a gift from Sultan Qaboos

01:13to the nation

01:14and it was opened in 2001.

01:17So the entire mosque

01:18can accommodate up to 20,000 of worshipers.

01:22As we wander around,

01:24Sepede explains how the mosque

01:26blends Islamic and Omani design.

01:28Featuring a 50 meter tall dome,

01:3190 meter minaret,

01:32and an array of arches and courtyards.

01:35So here we are inside the Grand Mosque.

01:37It is overwhelming how huge it is.

01:40And this carpet is what you notice first.

01:42Exactly. This is the main highlight of the mosque.

01:46It was the biggest hand-woven,

01:48one-piece carpet in the world.

01:50600 people.

01:51They've woven it in four years.

01:534,200 square meters 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

02:05and a highlight for anyone visiting the capital.

02:10Next up on my tour,

02:11it's time for a spot of shopping.

02:13We are heading to Mutra Souk,

02:15one of the oldest marketplaces in the world.

02:19The main thing that I would recommend

02:21is the frankincense.

02:22Frankincense.

02:23Frankincense.

02:24They call it Loban,

02:25which is the souvenir of Oman.

02:27Frankincense comes from the sap

02:28of 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 jewelry priced by weight.

02:55No trip to Oman is complete

02:57without sampling the local cuisine.

02:59And after a day spent exploring the city's

03:02most beautiful corners,

03:04we stop at Ramsa restaurant,

03:06where a feast of delicious dishes awaits.

03:09Camel meat,

03:10which you should have it with Omani bread and honey.

03:13You're going to try it.

03:14You will love it.

03:15And this is mishkaq,

03:16and 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...

03:24Let's try the shuwa.

03:26I sample each dish,

03:29savoring the unique flavors of Omani cuisine,

03:31and finish with some sweet treats

03:33before the final stop on our tour.

03:37Welcome to the Royal Opera House.

03:39Here is the biggest opera house in GCC,

03:42and the third one in Arab region,

03:45after Egypt and Syria.

03:48I mean, it is very grand.

03:50Look at the space.

03:51Yeah, it's really...

03:53Look at the design,

03:54which is very impressive.

03:56Sepi Day guides me through the opera house,

03:58highlighting its key features.

04:00The grand entrance,

04:02a remarkable collection of musical instruments

04:05gifted to the Sultan,

04:07and the stunning Theatre Hall.

04:09I can only imagine how performance is here,

04:11with such a huge venue,

04:13and 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.

04:39Can 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.

04:52It's OK.

04:53I can walk across the ages.

04:55Moving forward to human settlements in Oman,

04:57Haitham explains how remains found in ancient graves

05:01reveal the daily lives of early settlers,

05:04along with the animal species

05:06that once shared their environments.

05:08So, Lily, we are done from the stone era,

05:12and we move to the bronze era.

05:14In bronze era, we have a new civilization,

05:18they call it Majan.

05:20And Majan, it means the land of bronze,

05:23and it was located in different era in Oman.

05:27Oman was famous for its rich copper resources,

05:30and advanced shipbuilding skills.

05:35The region played a vital role in trade,

05:38exporting copper and stone to Mesopotamia

05:41and the Indus Valley.

05:44Haitham tells me more about the country's ancient dynasties,

05:48which were dependent on Oman's maritime power,

05:51building forts to protect its towns and trade routes.

05:55Guided by one of the world's oldest dynasties,

05:59the nation later modernized rapidly under Sultan Caboose.

06:11To experience Oman's history firsthand,

06:13I'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,

06:22known as the Imam.

06:24I'm meeting with engineer Hatim Ambasyadi, 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.

06:43This is the original, and it's built with the material we call it here in Oman,

06:49Saaruj.

06:50Saaruj.

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.

07:10The 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 defense system to stop intruders.

07:26It's remarkable to imagine the skill and complexity involved in constructing such 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.

07:56And 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 defense and administration.

08:26We also visit the Imam's residence,

08:38whose 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.

08:55Omen's natural landscapes are as dramatic as its history.

09:01Tucked between Oman's dramatic cliffs, Wadi Shab is a hidden oasis,

09:06brimming with turquoise pools and cascading waterfalls.

09:10Today, I'm exploring this natural wonder with Abdullah, the Omen Roar Explorer.

09:16Hey.

09:17Abdullah, hello.

09:18Nice to see you. Welcome.

09:19Thank you very much. What incredible scenery behind us.

09:22Yeah, this is, we are now in Wadi Shab,

09:24so 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.

09:35To get across the water, we board a boat for a very short ride

09:39before joining a hike that leads through a lush canyon with shaded paths

09:44and natural limestone pools along the way.

09:53Here is the donkey. The locals use the donkey here for the transportation, you know,

09:59from here up to the old village. They used to live there, but not anymore.

10:03Though the village is now abandoned, Wadi Shab remains a magnet for travelers

10:08in search of a hidden mountain oasis. Strolling past its crystal clear pools,

10:14it'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.

10:47Along 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 is 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, 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.

11:39Oman 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 and I really haven't touched the surface.

11:53But it's time for my next adventure.

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