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Science - Crossing the Empty Quarter
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49 days since start. Field science is an integral part of any meaningful expedition; considerable scientific research took place on the original journey of 1930/1931; in addition to creating the first maps of the interior of Arabia, meticulous records were kept of sightings, be they biological, or archaeological, and many specimens were gathered and carried out of the desert for analysis by experts. Based at the University of Oxford, under the guidance of Michael Petraglia. For an overview of some of the...
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Patrons - Crossing the Empty Quarter
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49 days since start. Crossing the Empty Quarter is honoured to have the support of the following people;. His Highness Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq Al Said. Minister of Culture and Heritage - Sultanate of Oman. This journey represents and recreates a significant event in the heritage of Oman, and underlines and celebrates the long standing ties and friendship between Oman, UK, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. In this, the 45. His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. His Excellency Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al-Thani.
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Media Information - Crossing the Empty Quarter
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49 days since start. Resources and Press Releases. CEQ Expedition officially launched (English). CEQ Expedition officially launched (Arabic). For press enquiries please contact. Oman and Gulf press:. Zeenah PR Mahmoud AlRiyami or Erin Neil. UK and other International press:. Morris International Associates Ann Morris. 44 (0)207 228 7570. Pre-order the Expedition Book. Enquiries/Contact Address: PO Box 748, Madinat Qaboos, Post Code 115, Oman T: 00 968 24539788.
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Education - Crossing the Empty Quarter
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49 days since start. Any meaningful expedition should add to the knowledge of people, place or process. Education and learning are considered critical to the success of the Crossing the Empty Quarter project, and despite the remoteness of much of our journey, modern communication technology enables us to engage with young people, teachers and scientists before, throughout and beyond the journey itself. The educational programme involves . Lesson Plan 1: Explorers – Introduction. Lesson Plan 6: Watercolour.
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About the Expedition - Crossing the Empty Quarter
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49 days since start. It is the largest sand desert in the world. A hundred years ago it was the last great unknown. In 1930 a small team of men, guided by Omani Sheikh Salih bin Kalut Al Rashidi al Kathiri, led British explorer Bertram Thomas on the first recorded crossing of this magnificent but dangerous landscape. Challenged by the unknown, they walked for nearly 1,000 kilometres from the coast of Oman, through the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to the coast of Qatar. About the Empty Quarter. One glance at ...
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Team - Crossing the Empty Quarter
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49 days since start. Mark Evans, 54 ( www.markevans.global. Sheikh Mubarak Saleh Muhammad Saleh Bin Kalut. Ali Ahmed Sha’af Al Mshili. Sim Davis – Photographer/Driver. John C Smith – Photographer/Driver. He is an experienced expedition leader in the Arctic, Nepal and the Middle East over a 25 year period. Dr Sean Hudson – on call medical support. John Apps – on call medical support. UK trained GP and pre-hospital care doctor with extensive expeditionary experience. Currently living in New Zealand, wo...
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Expedition Book - Crossing the Empty Quarter
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49 days since start. Arabia’s vast Rub Al Khali desert is one of the world’s most extreme and inhospitable environments, and in 1930 the race was on to become the first European to cross what is the biggest sand desert on earth. Now, some 85 years later, another team of Omanis is taking on the challenge leading British explorer Mark Evans across the same stretch of desert. Trade hardbark, 230mm x 300mm. 196 pages, full colour, matt art. ISBN: 978 1 908531 605. Or via Amazon HERE.
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Partners - Crossing the Empty Quarter
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49 days since start. Crossing the Empty Quarter would like to thank the following organisations who have supported the expedition:. Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center. Pre-order the Expedition Book. Enquiries/Contact Address: PO Box 748, Madinat Qaboos, Post Code 115, Oman T: 00 968 24539788.
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