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Omani Elders looking towards the sea on a beach in Oman
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Omani Elders looking towards the sea on a beach in Oman
Salalah Sultanate of Oman. Omani elders and boys sit cross leg on the beach wearing traditional clothes, left of picture. Cameramen and camera far centre of picture. Shoes on the beach. Date: 1977
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1977 Camera Cameramen Easterni Elders Oman Salalah Shoes Sultanate
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In this evocative photograph, a group of Omani elders and young boys are seen sitting cross-legged on the sandy shore of Salalah Beach in the Sultanate of Oman. The scene, captured in 1977, transports us back in time to an era long past. The elders, dressed in their traditional clothing, wear flowing robes and headdresses, their faces etched with the lines of wisdom and experience. The boys, clad in simple loincloths, gaze intently at the water's edge, their bare feet sinking into the sand. The tranquil setting is interrupted by the presence of a few cameramen and a camera, positioned in the far center of the image. The photographers seem to be capturing the moment, freezing it in time for future generations to appreciate. The shoes scattered haphazardly on the beach add to the authenticity of the scene, reminding us of the simple pleasures of life in this Eastern Mediterranean country. The year was 1977, and Salalah, the second largest city in Oman, was a far cry from the modern tourist destination it is today. The Sultanate of Oman, located in the Middle East, was still largely untouched by the outside world, and this photograph offers a rare glimpse into the lives of its people. The 70s, a decade marked by cultural and political change, saw Oman undergo significant transformation, and this image serves as a poignant reminder of a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the connection between people and nature was still strong.
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