An irrigation channel, known as a Falaj, in the Omani mountain village of Misfah.

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The ancient system of canals ensures that crops can be grown, despite Oman's hot and arid climate.

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Location: Misfah, Oman
Photo credit: © S. Forster / Alamy / Afripics
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