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Dhofar early 70's - Oman

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Created: 01/20/11
Last Edited: 01/20/11
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Photographs of Dhofar in Southern Oman taken during the "secret war" period in the early 70's
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  • Oman
    Dhofar in the early 70's
  • I was fortunate to spend a year in Dhofar, Southern Oman in the early seventies during the "secret war" period of the country's history.
    After a coup -  Sultan Qaboos  took over power from his despotic father and brought the country into the 20th century.
    The Dhofaris who supported the Marxist rebels changed allegiance to the new Sultan who offered them an amnesty and a Belgian FN rifle in exchange for their AK47.
    Dhofar is one of the most beautiful parts of the world and the Dhofari people are also one of the most beautiful people in the world.

  • Three Wise Men - These were the elders of a small village in the Jebel - An appropriate title since this part of the world is steeped in Mythology and history ( Frankincense trees still grow here, the Queen of Sheba was seemingly a former resident and Sinbad the Sailor lived up the coast.)
  • Local Firquat malitia under a "tafudel" tree
  • Dhofari youth - the kid in front is holding a toy pistol (they are fans of American cowboy films)
    The lad at the back is holding a real one - he is a member of the local Firquat.
  • Baluchistani members of the Frontier Force
  • 90 year old re-building his house
  • Big dune in the Empty Quarter - a highly recommended  picnic spot