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Falaj Al-Muyassar

Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman2006

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

Falaj Al-Muyassar is considered as Dawoodi falaj with a depth of 50 m under the surface. It is one of the most significant aflaj in Willayat Al Rustaq with a high flow of water. The total length of its channels is 5783m. It is characterized by its continuous flow as two different wadis composed of sedimentary layers feed it. The falaj water flow is 210 liters/second. The falaj flow tends to be constant, but affected by both wadis Al-Fara and Al-Sin flow, where it may increase to 900 liters/second during the rise in the water level, and decrease to 100 liters/second during the decline of the water level.

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  • Title: Falaj Al-Muyassar
  • 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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