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  • Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman

  • Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman

    The Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman are ancient water channels from 500 AD located in the regions of Dakhiliya, Sharqiya and Batinah. In 2006, five Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman were added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site: Falaj Al-Khatmeen, Falaj Al-Malki, Falaj Daris, Falaj Al-Mayassar and Falaj Al-Jeela.
    The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site with the official name, Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman.
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    Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman
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    Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman

    World Heritage Site

    Date of Inscription

    2006

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    Bridges and Water Structures

    Location

    Oman

    Ad Dakhiliyah

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    5th Century AD

    Old Omanis

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