A covered or exposed channel which is dug in the ground to collect the groundwater, natural spring water, surface water, runoff harvesting, so that the water in the falaj channel flows naturally by the gravity only, without using machines.
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Title: Al Falaj
Creator: Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman
Date Created: 2006
Location Created: Oman
Rights: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries Wealth and Water Resources
Location: Oman
Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (v)
Date of Inscription: 2006
Category of Site: Cultural site
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