General Information

Yanqul is a ''

Wilayat A wilayah ( or ''wilāya'', plural ; Urdu, Pashto and ; ) is an administrative division, usually translated as "state", "province" or occasionally as "governorate". The word comes from the Arabic root "''w-l-y''", "to govern": a ''wāli''—"g ...

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Ad Dhahirah Governorate Al Dhahirah Governorate () is one of the eleven governorates (''muhafazah'') of Oman. It was previously a region (''mintaqah''), and became a governorate on 28 October 2011. The largest city in the governorate is Ibri. Economy Al Dhahirah Gov ...

in the Sultanate of

Oman Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia and the Middle East. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Oman’s coastline ...

. Located in the northwest part of Oman, Yanqul is near the border with the United Arab Emirates. The wilayat is known for its diverse geography, including rocky mountains, valleys, and desert landscapes.

History and Heritage

Yanqul has a rich historical heritage, and its landscape is dotted with archaeological sites. The Yanqul Fort is a prominent historical site in the wilayat. This fort is a testament to Oman's architectural and historical legacy. It was historically used for defense and governance.

Agriculture

The region benefits from natural springs, allowing for oasis farming. Date palm cultivation is a significant agricultural activity in Yanqul. Traditional

aflaj A qanāt () or kārīz () is a water supply system that was developed in ancient Iran for the purpose of transporting usable water to the surface from an aquifer or a well through an underground aqueduct. Originating approximately 3,000 years a ...

(irrigation channels) systems have been employed for centuries to efficiently distribute water for agriculture. Yanqul is known for its natural springs which contribute to the fertility of the land and are important water sources for agriculture.

References

Populated places in Oman Ad Dhahirah Governorate {{coord missing, Oman