Yesterday I had published the 1st Part of the Oman National Museum and today I will like to share the 2nd part of the Museum. It indeed is a very interesting and a informative museum.

In continuation to it...
Oman is a Country where you will find a lot of forts and old castles. The oldest fort of Oman which is called the Nizwa fort was built in 1650. Though the original fort was built in the 9th century and then was in complete ruins and later renovated. Nowadays some of these old forts have become market places and yes tourist attraction spots also.

These are some of the models at display of the old forts of Oman

This is a model of an old castle

Some more musical instruments.
The different types of Drums. These you still see them around sometimes, though not much used, but when we visit some interior parts we do see it.

These are some other musical instruments. Some I can identify but some of them I do not know what they are called. I was fascinated to see a Conch, I thought it was only used in India but seems like it has it's roots in many places.

Camel is a famous animal in this place and hence there is a statue of Camel. In the olden days it was a mode of transport for people, sine this was a desert land. We still get to see them in villages. It is said that people who own Camels are multi millionaires because they cost a lot. Though when you see their owners it never looks like they are multi millionaires.
The other interesting thing is that people think Camel is the national animal of the Country, but it is not. The Arabian Oryx is the national animal of Oman.

Horses are majorly used in Military, specially during the parade.

This is an interesting one. It's a Cabinet Secretary desk secret compartments.

Uniform of the Late King of Oman Sultan Qaboos bin Said. He was dearly loved by the people. From what stories I hear from people around, it comes out that he was a very generous man. In his vision the whole Country of Oman has seen development

The museum is built opposite the Royal Palace and this is the Late Sultan's Chair which is currently placed in the Museum in a way that it faces exactly opposite the palace entrance.

After this there were some common household items which are at display

A Bed. I find it a little funny, because it's very high and short in length. One would need some steps to get on to it. Though it looks absolutely stunning.

And a table with very finely carved base. I am so much in love with this type of furniture

A small cupboard

Favorite of mine. Chest draws

This type of exact table I had in my dad's house. One day the top marble broke down and then my dad sold off the table. Today I can see these things only in Museums

A very finely carved door

Some art works with Arabic scripts. It looked something connected to their religion.

Can you guess what is this? It's a tomb. I could not believe it, they were so big in size and for 1 person it looks too big. They are called as beehive tombs.