Tag: AE – Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit Hili Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)

Abu Dhabi archaeology: The ancient wonders found in the Arabian desert; Melanie Swan; CNN

Photo: Barry Neild

While the UAE is becoming famous for its modern skyscrapers, it’s also home to historical treasures dating back thousands of years.

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Al Ain, A Desert Oasis in the Emirates; Elizabeth von Pier; GoNOMAD Travel

UAE – Cultural Sites of Al Ain (Hafit, Hili, Bidaa Bint Saud and Oases Areas)

Al Ain, in the United Arab Emirates, is a desert oasis with a history museum, intricate water channels called Falaj, and green, guarded by Fort Jahili, going back to the earliest days of the 20th century.

 

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