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An archaeologist has gathered new evidence that proves the existence of the world's oldest known falaj – the ancient underground irrigation system – in the Al Ain region. An ...
The traditional falaj irrigation system is a prime example of the UAE's sustainability efforts, said Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, on Thursday.
Water running through a falaj in Misfat Al Abriyeen ... every year. 'The aflaj system is more than a simple structure of irrigation, it provides stability, justice and equality in the community ...
The UAE continues to build a sustainable agricultural sector as part of its journey to contribute to both food security and economic prosperity. At t ...
The fascinating area which once had a huge community of farmers extending all the way to the northern emirates, all utilizing the area’s network of falaj irrigation systems, features a rare Iron ...
an archaeological study on the ancient irrigation systems, published recently. The book, written by Dr Walid Yasin Al Tikriti, has 17 chapters and details the etymology of the word falaj ...
The Iron Age settlement at Hili Archaeological Park, with its distinctive fortified architecture and circular tombs, includes one of the most ancient extant falaj irrigation systems in the world. The ...
A restored Falaj (irrigation) system is now helping farmers in Bithnah to grow better crops using lesser amount of water. The ancient Falaj, which was ruined and unused, was restored by nonprofit ...
2004 Map showing the revised boundaries of Falaj Al-Khatmeen 2004 Map showing the revised boundaries of Falaj Al-Malki 2004 Map showing the revised boundaries of Falaj Daris 2004 Map showing the ...
The new set of stamps depicts the five historic irrigation systems inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, namely: Falaj Almalki, Falaj Almuyassar, Falaj Aljeela, Falaj Daris, and Falaj Al ...
Much like teamLab, Masar Garden’s exhibits will also be interactive, and you can expect to interact with and learn more about the Falaj irrigation system, which goes back almost 5000 years in time.