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Mutrah Souq is located along the corniche in Muscat, Oman. All photos: Victor Besa / The National

Jamal Muhammad Ali Al Balooshi, shopowner at Mutrah Souq.

Omani kuma which is worn as a cap under the masar or head scarf.

Mr Al Balooshi with a customer.

It is one of the oldest souqs on the Arabian Peninsula.

The building itself was rebuilt in the 1970s.

Omani silver for sale at the Mutrah Souq. Victor Besa / The National

Some of the wares at Mutrah Souq.

A colourful stall at the historic venue.

A shopper browses at Mutrah Souq.

Traditional architecture at the souq.

One of the shops at the souq.

A shopowner waits for customers.

Outside the traditional souq.

A shopper goes home with a bag full of goods.

Clocks on sale at the souq.

Compasses available for purchase.

Mutrah Souq is located along the corniche in Muscat, Oman. All photos: Victor Besa / The National

Jamal Muhammad Ali Al Balooshi, shopowner at Mutrah Souq.

Omani kuma which is worn as a cap under the masar or head scarf.

Mr Al Balooshi with a customer.

It is one of the oldest souqs on the Arabian Peninsula.

The building itself was rebuilt in the 1970s.

Omani silver for sale at the Mutrah Souq. Victor Besa / The National

Some of the wares at Mutrah Souq.

A colourful stall at the historic venue.

A shopper browses at Mutrah Souq.

Traditional architecture at the souq.

One of the shops at the souq.

A shopowner waits for customers.

Outside the traditional souq.

A shopper goes home with a bag full of goods.

Clocks on sale at the souq.

Compasses available for purchase.

The traditional Mutra Souq in Muscat - in pictures

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