Ras Al Khaimah Emirate

Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is the northernmost and most fertile agriculture of the Emirates. They point out that RAK is the only Emirate that has all the arab peninsula landscapes from beach to farm, desert and mountains, all in one emirate.
The 1st picture is of mangrove surrounded islands near RAK city, whose harbor is shown in the 2nd picture.
The 3rd picture is the oldest mosque in RAK named for Sheikh Mohammed bin Salim. There is no minaret here. The elevated platform served that purpose in older mosques.
The next 4 pictures were taken at the National Museum of RAK. The 4th picture is a rowing society boat based on traditional designs. The 5th picture is the museum courtyard , and the 6th is a re-created bedroom. The 7th photo is a madabi. Here dates were stored in sacks where the syrup would drain into the channels to be collected and used.
The 8th picture looks up the 239 steps to Dhayah Fort. The fort dates back to the bronze age and is the only hill fort in RAK. At the top is a 19th century structure commemorating a battle between the British and local tribes. The 9th picture looks down from the fort to date palm farms.
The last picture looks at a part of the modern part of RAK.Weiterlesen