Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman

#22 among destinations in Oman

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The Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman are ancient water channels from 500 AD located in the regions of Dakhiliyah, Sharqiyah and Batinah. However, they represent a type of irrigation system as old as 5000 years in the region named as Qanat or Kariz as originally named in Persia. ()

Local name: الأفلاج Unesco: from 2006Area: 63.34 mi²Coordinates: 22°59'56"N, 57°32'10"E

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Ad DakhliyahOman

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Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nizwa Fort.

4.6 miS
Monuments and statues, Historical place, Forts and castles
Nizwa Fort, Nizwa
116 min walk • Nizwa Fort is a historic pinnacle of defense in the city of Nizwa, Oman, and stands as a testament to the country's architectural ingenuity and strategic military significance. Constructed in the 17th century by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'arubi, it is a formidable...

Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman

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Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nizwa Fort, Nizwa