Oasis at risk: Oman’s ancient water channels are drying up
Since pre-Islamic times, Oman’s water systems known as aflaj have brought water from the mountains and made the desert bloom.
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Since pre-Islamic times, Oman’s water systems known as aflaj have brought water from the mountains and made the desert bloom.
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