Wadi Wurayah, Protected wetland in Hajar Mountains, United Arab Emirates
Wadi Wurayah National Park spans 12,700 hectares of mountainous terrain with natural freshwater pools, streams, and waterfalls in the Fujairah emirate.
The area contains 29 archaeological sites including Iron Age settlements, Islamic graveyards, and petroglyphs dating from 1,300 to 500 BC.
Local inhabitants regularly visited the area until 1981 to collect medicinal plants, gather wild honey, and find fodder for their livestock.
The Environment Protection and Development Department of Fujairah Municipality manages this protected site, which remains closed to general public access.
Scientists have identified 860 species in the park, including the Arabian Tahr, seven new insect species, and the United Arab Emirates' only native orchid.
Location: Emirate of Fujairah
Location: Emirate of Sharjah
GPS coordinates: 25.38325,56.29938
Latest update: May 16, 2025 13:42
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