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The Towers of Ras al-Khaimah (Bar International)
The Towers of Ras alKhaimah - Bar International Author:David Connolly, Derek Kennet This study describes and illustrates, with plans, drawings and photographs, 75 of the defensive towers in the Emirate of Ras al-Khaimah, which occupies the western side of the Musandam peninsula at the entrance to the Arabian Gulf. The material comes from a survey undertaken between December 1991 and January 1992, and includes an introduction di... more »scussing geography, history, typology and distribution, and construction techniques and features.« less