Northern Oman

Northern Oman is the region hosting the capital city Muscat, fertile Al-Batinah coast, majestic Hajar Mountains and the Musandam Peninsula. It borders the United Arab Emirates to the north and Saudi Arabia to the west.

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See

  • 🌍 Aflaj Irrigation Systems of Oman. A world heritage site made up of five ancient irrigation systems. They are located in the regions of Ash Sharqiyah and Al Batinah, in the Hajar Mountains.
  • 🌍 Archaeological Sites of Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn. Archaeological UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Hajar Mountains. UNESCO describes it as the "most complete collection of settlements and necropolises from the 3rd millennium B.C. in the world."

Stay safe

Large areas of the south are uninhabited, and travelers should make adequate preparations for survival in a desert wilderness.

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