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We are pleased to announce the following:
Monday 14th January – Lecture entitled “Changing Climates in Southern Arabia during the past 300 ka” by visiting Professor Albert Matter, Professor Emeritus at the University of Bern, Switzerland from where he received his PhD in geology with a dissertation in clastic sedimentlogy.
Abstract: Alternating arid and wet phases have characterized the climate of southern Arabia at least since the Pleistocene as a result of monsoonal influence. We demonstrate that detailed climatic information can be gained from stalagmites and aerolian and lacustrine sediments.
Time/Venue: 8.00 pm at the PDO Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre and Planetarium
Thursday 3lst January - Visit the old village of Fanja with Ali al Mahrooqi (Archaeologist and Committee member) and Hilal al Siyabi (ex-Committee member).
Meet: 3.00 pm in the car park by Spicy Village, Burj al Sahwa roundabout
Bring: A bottle of water and walking shoes – expect to finish around 5.30 pm.
New - The Faisal bin Ali al Said Museum was opened on 7th January. It contains a
permanent exhibition of traditional weaponry (eg. khanjars, swords) in the Sultanate, as well
as a spacious gallery with a panel exhibition on the fortified architecture of Oman.
Location: The Ministry of Heritage and Culture complex in Al Khuwair. It’s open
only from 0800-1400 hours Saturday to Wednesday, but no fees at present payable.
“Journal of Oman Studies” – Keep a look out for Volume 14 which is to be issued soon –
it features the Prehistoric Graveyard of Ras al Hamra 5, Muscat.
The Environment Society of Oman invites HAO members to their next lecture:
Saturday 12th January – “Impact of the Environment on Women’s Health” by Dr Shyam Lall, Head of the Poison Control Centre, Ministry of Health.
The PDO Oil and Gas Exhibition Centre and Planetarium doors open at 7.00 pm with the lecture session starting at 7.30 pm.
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