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Abdullah Salim Al-Thani from Al Shuraigah village in Jebel Akhdar covers rose petals to keep them moist before being processed. Photo: Tara Atkinson
Abdullah Salim Al-Thani from Al Shuraigah village in Jebel Akhdar covers rose petals to keep them moist before being processed. Photo: Tara Atkinson
How Oman's rosewater harvesters are keeping a century-old tradition alive
Every spring, the mountains of Jebel Akhdar are coloured in shades of pink as harvest season begins