Wadi Al Abyadh, River valley in Al Batinah Region, Oman.
Wadi Al Abyadh is a river valley in the Al Batinah Region that flows through a landscape marked by white boulders and pink oleander trees. Natural water pools form along the course of the valley, creating inviting spaces where water collects during the seasons.
The valley takes its name from the white limestone formations that dominate the landscape, with the name meaning white valley in Arabic. These geological features developed through millennia of water erosion in this mountain region.
The valley serves as a gathering place for local communities who use its water resources and natural spaces for traditional celebrations.
Reaching this valley requires a four-wheel drive vehicle because the access roads are unpaved and often challenging to navigate. Bring adequate water and supplies, as the nearest settlements are quite distant from the site.
This valley exposes the Moho discontinuity, the boundary between Earth's crust and mantle, in a way that few places on the planet do. Visitors can observe this fundamental geological feature directly in the rock formations above them.
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