Oman, An Arabian Oasis
An introduction to the Al Hoota Cave project
Oman, with an area of 309,500 square km, lies at the eastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula with shredded coastline on the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman (Hermuz) and the Arabian Gulf. It shares borders with the Republic of Yemen to the southwest, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the west and the United Arab Emirates to the north.
Oman is an Arabian crossroad connecting far-reaching civilizations through the trade of valuable frankincense. It offers an unparalleled travel experience where modern evolving life meets deep rooted local traditions, inherent and authentic hospitality.
The superb preserved nature of Oman presents a unique cultural landscape where remarkable oasis and rugged mountains witness an eternal confronts between oceans waves and sand dunes.
The Hajar Mountain Chain is the highest in the Gulf countries. Jabal Akhdar (Green Mountain) climbs vertiginously to more than 3000 meters and encloses high peaks (Jabal shams), deep canyons, sinkholes among the largest in the world and long caves engraved by water.
There is evidence for people dwelling in caves long ago. Archaeological artifacts and engravings can still be seen in some of the historical caves. underground River.