Aflaj Irrigation Systems
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Location
Sharqiya and Batinah

Country
Oman

Year of Research
2006

Culture
  • Aflaj are the source of irrigation water in Oman beside wells.

  • They are used for agriculture as well as for domestic use since ancient times.

  • Similar systems are present in neighboring Arabian countries and in Persia where it is considered by literature the origin of falaj or Qanat irrigation system.

  • The Falaj is a system of tapping underground water is used for irrigation and domestic purposes.