The streets have eyes in Doha


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February 29th 2012
Published: March 19th 2012
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I'd already been to the Gulf a handful of times - but only for a few hours each time on a stopover to Australia or Southeast Asia, never leaving the airport. Since I'm a naturally curious guy, I couldn't let that slide. Hence I booked a three-day stopover in Doha before my onwards flight to Shanghai. I really needed to know what these small, rich countries are all about. Qatar has bec... Read Full Entry



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Jewelled FalconJewelled Falcon
Jewelled Falcon

India ca. 1640 Gold, enamel, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, sapphires, onyx
Jewelled FalconJewelled Falcon
Jewelled Falcon

India ca. 1640 Gold, enamel, rubies, emeralds, diamonds, sapphires, onyx
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Cenotaph

Afghanistan (probably Herat) Dated 859 AH (1455 AD) Timurid Carved grey schist
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Cauldron

Caucasus (Kubachi) Late 13th-14th century Copper alloy
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War Mask

Easter Turkey or Western Iran 15th century Steel with gold inlay
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Dragon-headed candlestick

Iran 15th century Brass
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Mirror

Iran 16th century Steel
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Tray

Egypt (Cairo) or Syria (Damascus) Early 14th century Brass with remains of silver and black compound inlay
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Panel of Tiles

Syria 15th century
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Door Knocker

Northern Syria or Northern Iraq Early 13th century Brass
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Candlestick

Iraq ca. 1200 Brass
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Jar

Syria (probably Ragga) Early 13th century Fritware, pigments, lustre painting
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Albarello

Syria (probably Damascus) 14th century Fritware, underglaze painting
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Jar

Northern Syria or Northern Iraq 13th century Earthenware
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Flask

Iran Late 13th century Fritware, pigment, lustre painting
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Tile Panel

Iran (Kashan) Early 14th century Fritware, pigments, lustre painting
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Earrings

Egypt or Syria 12th-13th century Gold
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Bracelets

Syria 11th-12th century Gold
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Mosque Lamps

Egypt or Syria ca. 1365-1399 Glass, vitreous enamel, gilding



19th March 2012

Yep, you've got the measure of Doha. All flash and not much else...
25th April 2012

Are you touching my butt?
Rather disconcerting when that occurs, I had an unofficial guide at a temple near Luxor who kept trying to rub his groin against my legs and hips. It was not pleasant, but suppose I should be glad he didn't ask for baksheesh for this service!
25th April 2012

What what in the butt?
Urgh, that sounds even more nasty than my experience. But as you said, at least it was free of charge! :)
16th May 2012

good writing and beautiful photos :)
the conversation before and while in the museum made me chuckle =P ...but the fact regarding the filipina maids is quite sad...it has long been a problem...i've been seeing such kind of news since i was born (*not really, it just sucks)
16th May 2012

Cheers for reading! :)
Thanks for the kind words, Tinnie, glad you enjoyed reading it! One would hope that things get better with regards to the Filipinas, Bangladeshis, Indians, Indonesians, et al. that are kept as quasi-slaves, but with the appalling racism and misogyny that's prevalent in the Gulf, it appears to be highly unlikely. Neocolonial expats who wish to get rich in a jiffy while living it up 'in style' only aggravate the problem, it seems.

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