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Al Ain - Palm Oasis
Middle East

Al-`Ain's oases are known for their underground irrigation system "falaj" (or qanāt from Arabic قناة) that brings water from boreholes to water farms and palm trees. Falaj irrigation is an ancient system dating back thousands of years and is used widely in `Oman, the UAE, China, Iran and other countries. Al-`Ain has seven oases; the largest is Al Ain Oasis, near to Old Sarooj, and the smallest is Al-Jahili Oasis. The rest are Al-Qaṭṭara, Al-Mu`ṫaredh, Al-Jimi, Al-Muwaiji, and Al-Hili.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Ain

Copyright: H.J.Weber
Type: Spherical
Resolution: 9374x4687
Taken: 04/04/2014
Uploaded: 08/04/2014
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Tags: oasis; palms; exterior; abu dhabi; day
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