Falaj Daris, Nizwa

 Falaj Daris, Nizwa, 

Falaj are channels, often underground to take water from the mountains to where it is needed in local communities. These are a UNESCO world heritage site. They are over two thoudsand years old.

The channel emerging from an underground section. There double as swimming pools and baths.

The falaj disappearing into an underground section.

What may look like a path ot cycle track is the covering of a flaj...with a surprise for an unwary pedestrian or cyclist, one of several uncovered openings.

An exit from the flaj where water is allowed to escpe to irrigate fields.

Wteps down to the falaj to allow lcals access to the water.