Arab Adventures: Al Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman


Built from 300,000 tonnes of Indian sandstone and houses the world's 2nd biggest chandelier and hand woven carpet, this one is a true monument marvel.

Genre: Architechure
Location: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman



Al Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat, Oman

Al Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque from Inside


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