LANGUAGE : Anglais

KEYWORDS : Aflaj Oman | irrigation traditionnelle | falaj | gestion de l’eau | agriculture en milieu aride | patrimoine mondial | techniques anciennes d’irrigation | systèmes hydrologique

PUBLISHER : MINISTRY OF REGIONALY

YEAR : 2005

ABSTRACT : The book "Aflaj Oman in the World Heritage List" is an important reference that highlights Oman's traditional irrigation systems, known as aflaj, which have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2006. The book provides a detailed study of the most prominent aflaj systems, showing how Omani communities developed these channels to manage water in an arid environment and ensure its sustainable distribution for agriculture and local use. It also emphasizes the historical and cultural significance of the aflaj, some of which date back thousands of years, demonstrating their vital role in preserving agricultural heritage and maintaining water-related traditions to this day.