'General view of the ruins of Al Bilad from the fort, with Dahariz in the distance.'

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Genre/Subject Matter

The image, on folio 50v, shows a 'general view of the ruins of Al Bilad from the fort, with Dahariz in the distance'; the inscription is noted underneath the image in red pen. Dahariz is marked with an 'x' in red pen on the image.

Although indistinct and heavily faded, ruins are clearly visible in the fore- and middleground. The scene is photographed from an elevated position -- the fort -- looking due east, less than five miles from Salalah.

Inscriptions:

Below image, in red ink: 'General view of the ruins of Al Bilad from the fort, with Dahariz in the distance. x'

Extent and format

1 b&w photographic print, pasted into volume

It is part of

'File 35/64 III Minerals in Oman. Madrasai geologists' researches'

276 images

Ref: IOR/R/15/1/397

Physical characteristics

Dimensions:

100 x 125 mm

Format:

Black and white photographic print pasted into volume.

Condition:

Fading and small creases throughout. One white scratch 25 mm from left, most likely on the negative.

Process:

Gelatin silver The principal photographic process used for black and white photography from the 1870s. print

Written in

English in Latin script

Type

Map

Access & Reference

Original held at

British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.

Access conditions

Unrestricted

Archive reference

IOR/R/15/1/397, f 50r

History of this record

Date(s)

1906-1907 (CE, Gregorian)

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