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Nizwa silver & copper

Africa tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Nizwa (Arabic: نِزْوَى, romanized: Nizwā) is the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km (87 miles) (1.5 hour drive) from the Omani capital Muscat. The population is estimated at around 83,544 people. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Nizwa Fort Detail
Nizwa Fort Detail
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Nizwa Fort and Minaret of Friday Mosque
Nizwa Fort and Minaret of Friday Mosque
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Nizwa Fort Entrance
Nizwa Fort Entrance
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Model for old window in one of the houses of Nizwa
Model for old window in one of the houses of Nizwa
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Nizwa by night 09
Nizwa by night 09
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