Standing where Philby stood – Expedition Diary Day 5
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After 48 hours exploring the Al Ahsa oasis, Mark and the team start to feel an increasing connection to Harry St. John (Abdullah) Philby as they recreate some of his original images, standing in the exact spot he stood in 105 years ago. Expedition website: The Heart of Arabia Expedition Follow the Expedition on social: Twitter Instagram Facebook The Heart of Arabia Expedition podcast is produced by Adventurous Audio
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