The Aflaj Irrigation Systems, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, are an ancient network of water channels that showcase Oman's ingenious engineering heritage. Dating back over 2,000 years, these systems use gravity to transport water from underground sources and springs to support agriculture and settlements in arid regions. Comprising a complex arrangement of tunnels, channels, and aqueducts, the aflaj demonstrate sustainable water management and communal cooperation, maintained through traditional practices still in use today. This remarkable feat of hydrology reflects the resourcefulness and adaptability of past civilizations to challenging environments.

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