Ajman Emirate

Ajman is the smallest of the emirates in area. It is surrounded by Sharjah on all sides except for where it abuts the Persian Gulf. Most of the population lives in the eponymous city.
All of these pictures were taken at Ajman Fort, the former residence of the ruling family. Today, it's a museum of the Emirate's history and culture.
The 1st picture is of the fort from the outside. The rest are inside the walls.
Pictures 2&3 are in the central yard of the fort . The 3rd is most interesting as it preserves a circular cemetery of common graves.
All the rest of the pictures are in various rooms of the fort's structure. Each portrays a different aspect of Ajmani history and culture: old Qu'rans; pottery and jewelry; a home; a market; and 2 market stalls (hides and pearls). Finally, a bit about life, showing historic agricultural practice and an old style kitchenWeiterlesen