Salalah: Dhofar is known for its numerous caves that attract adventure-loving tourists and those who admire nature. Dhofar mountains are riddled with caves that add to the rich ecology and archaeological attractions of the governorate.
Teiq sinkhole, which was discovered by Slovenian adventurers, in collaboration with the Sultan Qaboos University, is one of the biggest sinkholes in the world — about 975,000 cubic metres in size, 130-150 metres in diameter and about 211 metres deep. The sinkhole can accommodate an entire 70-storey building.
Teiq cave is found on top of the sinkhole. The 170,000 cubic metre in size cave, has six chimneys, the biggest of which is on the western entrance and wall. Mountain residents used caves as a shelter for themselves and their animals as well.
Suhoor cave in Wadi Naheez, about 12.5 km from Salalah, is one of the limestone rock caves.
The 'ayoon' (water springs) in Dhofar have many caves near them, such as the Itteen cave near the Garzeez spa, which is the biggest in size in this area. The cave is 10 km from Salalah and can be accessed through the Salalah-Itteen main road.
Razat cave, one of the biggest attractions for residents and visitors, is in the middle of the mountain overlooking Ain Razat, about 25 km from Salalah.
Wadi Darbat caves are also known for their natural arches and decorations. They are also unique in terms of the calcified sediments in the rood.
Bats or Hamran water spring cave has a large number of bats inside, and is located about 40 km from Salalah.
Al Marneef cave in Al Mughsail area is one of the most beautiful caves and a major attraction for tourists and residents. The cave, about 40 km from Salalah, overlooks the sea.
The wilayats of Rakhyut and Dhalkut in the Governorate of Dhofar have a number of caves, such as Sharoot, Akhart, Hartoum, Shesaa, Mashloul and Asbeer.
Oman's caves are a part and parcel of the Omani natural and ecological heritage and tourist attractions.
Salalah: Dhofar is known for its numerous caves that attract adventure-loving tourists and those who admire nature. Dhofar mountains are riddled with caves that add to the rich ecology and archaeological attractions of the governorate.
Teiq sinkhole, which was discovered by Slovenian adventurers, in collaboration with the Sultan Qaboos University, is one of the biggest sinkholes in the world — about 975,000 cubic metres in size, 130-150 metres in diameter and about 211 metres deep. The sinkhole can accommodate an entire 70-storey building.
Teiq cave is found on top of the sinkhole. The 170,000 cubic metre in size cave, has six chimneys, the biggest of which is on the western entrance and wall. Mountain residents used caves as a shelter for themselves and their animals as well.
Suhoor cave in Wadi Naheez, about 12.5 km from Salalah, is one of the limestone rock caves.
The 'ayoon' (water springs) in Dhofar have many caves near them, such as the Itteen cave near the Garzeez spa, which is the biggest in size in this area. The cave is 10 km from Salalah and can be accessed through the Salalah-Itteen main road.
Razat cave, one of the biggest attractions for residents and visitors, is in the middle of the mountain overlooking Ain Razat, about 25 km from Salalah. Wadi Darbat caves are also known for their natural arches and decorations. They are also unique in terms of the calcified sediments in the rood. Bats or Hamran water spring cave has a large number of bats inside, and is located about 40 km from Salalah. Al Marneef cave in Al Mughsail area is one of the most beautiful caves and a major attraction for tourists and residents. The cave, about 40 km from Salalah, overlooks the sea. The wilayats of Rakhyut and Dhalkut in the Governorate of Dhofar have a number of caves, such as Sharoot, Akhart, Hartoum, Shesaa, Mashloul and Asbeer. Oman's caves are a part and parcel of the Omani natural and ecological heritage and tourist attractions.
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