Spring of Misfat's Falaj system — Attraction in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate

"Aflaj" is the plural of "Falaj", which means "split into parts" in classical Arabic. This irrigation system effectively divided the water among all the inhabitants; it flowed by gravity from the sources to homes and cropland. The complex included watchtowers to protect it, but also mosques and other buildings.

In 2006, five Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman were added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites: Falaj Al-Khatmeen, Falaj Al-Malki, Falaj Daris, Falaj Al-Mayassar and...

Following the main irrigation channel deeper into the valley (starting point is the mosque), it is a 20 minutes walk until you reach the pool where Misfat's water stems from. It is rather the walk along the channel itself than the site that makes this short encounter well worth. There is even an old watch tower...

Amazing place for hiking climbing walking swimming You have to walk inside the wadi Follow the arrow to reach spring waters and the caves Lovely but Little bit dangerous for fat people and woman need slim body and sports people Any way if some one want me to be his guide please...