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Falaj Al-Jeela

Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman2006

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

Falaj Al-Jeela is considered as Aini falaj, and is located in Al-Jeela village, Willayat Sur in Al Sharqiyah governorate. It is located in a rough mountainous area. It is the main water source for the village with a total length of (161 m). It is an open channel, which starts from the wellhead and ends at the water catchment basin. The channel is adjacent to the mountain at a lofty height. It originates from a solid rocky limestone area. It has pure water. It flows all over the year with negligible impact as result of increase and decrease of water level, where its average flow reaches 1 liters/Second.

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  • Title: Falaj Al-Jeela
  • 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
UNESCO World Heritage

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