Al Akhdar Mountains, Mountain range in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman.
The limestone formations of Jebel Akhdar stretch 80 kilometers in length and 32 kilometers in width, reaching elevations of 2,980 meters above sea level.
The mountain territory witnessed a significant conflict from 1954 to 1959, known as the Jebel Akhdar War, between Omani forces and Saudi Arabian-backed rebels.
The Bani Riyam tribe maintains traditional agricultural practices through falaj irrigation systems, enabling crop cultivation across terraced landscapes throughout the mountain range.
Visitors require a four-wheel drive vehicle to access the mountain area, and must present documentation including driver licenses and insurance at the checkpoint gate.
The mountain's Mediterranean microclimate supports the growth of Damask roses, which local farmers harvest to produce rose water through traditional extraction methods.
Elevation above the sea: 3,018 m
GPS coordinates: 23.26344,57.39467
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:05
Natural, cultural, and historical sites in the Sultanate of Oman including the Grand Mosque Sultan Qaboos, valleys Wadi Shab and Wadi Bani Khalid, forts Nizwa and Bahla, mountains Jebel Akhdar and Jebel Shams, the Wahiba Sands desert, and coastal beaches. These places showcase the architecture, geology, and ecosystems characteristic of the country.
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
107.7 km
Aflaj Irrigation System of Oman
32.8 km
Jebel Shams
13.7 km
Nizwa Fort
39.3 km
Al Hajar Mountains
13.9 km
Rustaq
14.9 km
Bahla Fort
34.6 km
Bat, Al-Khutm and Al-Ayn archaeological sites
66.4 km
Al Hoota Cave
20.9 km
Nakhal Fort
46.7 km
Rustaq Fort
14.7 km
Al-Seeb Stadium
92.8 km
Al Sahwa Tower
94.7 km
Jabrin
41.3 km
Al Hoota Cave
20.8 km
Jabrin Castle
41.3 km
Al Thowarah hot spring
46 km
Al Hazm Fort
33 km
Barka Fort
71.2 km
Bat
66.4 km
The millstone house
34.8 km
Al-Ayn
66.4 km
Rustaq Fort
14.6 km
Little Snake Canyon
6 km
Harat Burj Al Maqaseer
47.4 km
Athawarah Hot Spring
46.1 km
Al Hamz Castle
33 km
Oman Botanic Garden
83.3 kmReviews
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