Storage in the "Bait al Qafl"
Bait al-qafl means "House of the lock". It is here where goods are kept under lock and key. These houses exist only on the Musandam peninsula and some are over 200 years old.
Bait al-qafl means "House of the lock". It is here where goods are kept under lock and key. The mighty, technically complicated door lock is a major part of this type of house, unique in Arabia. It serves to secure the clay storage jars and grain in the Bedouin’s buildings from thieves during their absence in the summer months.
These houses exist only on the Musandam peninsula. Some are over 200 years old and maintained by the local families.
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Georg Popp
What makes this travel guide so special? This book is a product of the long-term personal friendship between the authors, Mr Georg Popp and Mr Juma Al-Maskari and their continuing fascination with the Sultanate of Oman. Combining their insights from European and Omani perspectives, they have produced a guide which is as much about culture and history as it is a practical guide for planning your itinerary.
