Sayyid Tahir al-Hashimi (Tahir Shah) Quotes

Lured by the wilderness, and by the chance of spotting rare desert elephants, a few intrepid tourists make their way to the Skeleton Coast each year. It's just about as remote as any tourist destination on earth, but one that pays fabulous dividends.

Sayyid Tahir al-Hashimi

• Earth
• Years
• Desert
• Elephants
• Skeletons

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  Sayyid Tahir al-Hashimi
  • Earth
  • Years
  • Desert