24/09/2025
“Aflaj” is the plural of “Falaj”, which means “split into parts” in classical Arabic. This irrigation system effectively divided the water among all the inhabitants; it flowed by gravity from their original sources to homes and cropland. The complex included watchtowers to protect it, but also mosques and other buildings.
The widespread use of the Falaj System in Oman is evidence of ancient civilizations and man’s ability to face challenges in fulfilling the need for one of life’s precious elements – water.💧
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