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7 unusual facts about Tahir Shah


Ain Diab

Amongst the notable residents is the famous British-born writer Tahir Shah.

In Search of King Solomon's Mines

In Search of King Solomon's Mines is a travel book by Anglo-Afghan author, Tahir Shah.

Lynda Lyon Block

During her time on death row, Block was interviewed by writer Tahir Shah, who included her reflections in his book Travels With Myself, in the chapter entitled "Women on Death Row".

Mount Welel

In his book In Search of King Solomon's Mines, Tahir Shah explains how he first learned of this mountain in the memoirs of the explorer Frank Hayter, The Gold of Ethiopia, which was written in 1936.

Nejo

In his travel book, In Search of King Solomon's Mines, Tahir Shah described Nejo in the late 20th century as a town with "a muddy main street", lined with "buildings with corrugated iron roofs and cement walls".

Saud bin Muhammed Al Thani

In the chapter "Goldeneye" from the book "Travels with myself" (from Tahir Shah), the author narrates a visit to Saud's home and his magnificent art collection.

The Search for King Solomon's Mines

The Search for King Solomon's Mines is a documentary film based on the trail followed in Tahir Shah's 2002 book In Search of King Solomon's Mines.


Mohamed Amin

Mohamed Amin worked with numerous journalists and writers, including Tahir Shah, Colin Blane and Michael Buerk.


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