The Historical Village of Misfat Al Abriyeen

The General Features of Misfat Al Abriyeen

Misfat Al Abriyeen is a mountainous and historical village, located 1000 meters above the sea level on the foothills of the Jebel Shams Mountain. It is situated in Ad Dakhiliyah Governate and 7 Km away from Al Hamra. The village also offers a beautiful view to the valley.

It is a lush village sitting in a desert region. The village has derived its name from Al Abri Tribe having migrated from Al Hamra. They maintained prosperity in the area by building houses and agricultural farms.

This historical city features unique touristic features such as agricultural farms, beautiful alleys and old houses. All these characteristics have made it a touristic destination where many tourists visit annually.

 Misfat Al Abriyeen Featuring Houses with Traditional Architecture

The houses in Misfat Al Abriyeen are more than 100 years old, and most of them are built in adobe. They lie on top of the rocks in maze alleys.

While passing through the alleys, you can see jars of water and oil hanging from the windows. It demonstrates the indigenous life of people. In addition, the village offers a peaceful ambience which is a getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The old house of Misfah is a good place for the accommodation of tourists. So, they can rest in this house for a few hours then resume their sightseeing.

The colorful doors of the houses make an attractive and unforgettable stroll for visitors. Each house has been dyed in a special style, which demonstrates the tribe of the family living in the house. The colors used in drying are very cheerful and beautiful.

Hiking in the Nature around Misfat Al Abriyeen

All the hiking routes of Misfat Al Abriyeen are marked with yellow, green and red flags. By following the marks, the visitors won’t get lost and won’t enter the private houses and neighborhoods by mistake.

There are also safe routes for hiking in the suburb through which you can climb and reach the pristine nature. Moreover, the heights of the village offer a vast beautiful landscape.

Balcony Walk in the Jebel Shams

One of the most popular hiking routes in Misfat Al Abriyeen is balcony walk in the Jebel Shams Mountain. The route passes through the foothills and along the valley, so you face exciting landscapes.

There are also another hiking routes, but the mentioned route is the easiest one. We recommend you keeping safety standards and taking water, food, appropriate shoes and sun hat.

In general, it is a 6-kilometer route and takes you about 3 to 4 hours to walk through it. However, this time depends on your speed and physical strength.

This hiking route ends to the deserted houses at the vicinity of which there is a small beautiful waterfall. Visiting this waterfall is a great end for an ideal hiking.

Al Hoota Cave, a Touristic Natural Attraction around Misfat Al Abriyeen

Al Hoota Cave, with 200 million years of antiquity, is the oldest cave in height of Jebel Shams Mountain. This limestone cave is 4.5 Kilometers long, 500 meters of which is accessible to the public. In addition, there are 4 lakes in the cave in which a kind of blind rare fish lives. This feature has made this natural attraction world famous.

Wadi Ghul, the Deepest Valley in the Middle East

Wadi Ghul, known as the Grand Canyon of Oman, lies near the Jebel Shams Mountain. The valley, some parts of the which are 1 kilometer deep, is a popular destination for hiking. It is the deepest valley in the Middle East and the second largest one in the world after Arizona Grand Canyon.

The start point of the valley is an abounded valley, formed on the foot of the Jebel Shams. The route leads to an area known as the Jebel Shams Balcony. The area offers you a spectacular view to the nature of Wadi Ghul Valley.

Farming, the Main Source of Income in Misfat Al Abriyeen

Farming is the traditional and ancient occupation of the people in Misfat Al Abriyeen Village. Because this region enjoys abundant water and suitable climatic conditions for plant growth. Oman's famous traditional irrigation system has also led to improving the agricultural conditions. This system plays an important role in the development of groves and orchards by directing and managing water resources.

The most beautiful track of the village passes through traces and leads to green and beautiful pastures by steep stairs. By passing the route, the tourists realize why this mountainous village is famous for its fruitful orchards.

The Traditional Rituals of People in Misfat Al Abriyeen

The people of this village celebrate Eid Al Fitr every year following Ramadan. Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan, and Eid al-Fitr is the feast of completing a month of fasting. In this traditional ceremony, they cook a kind of Omani traditional food, called "shova".

Among the other traditional dishes cooked in Eid Al Fiter, one can mention a dish of lamb meat. In order to cook the dish, locals collect palm logs and burn in a pit to get some special charcoal. Then they bury the pot in which there is lamb meat in the charcoal pit for 2 days. Finally, the food is cooked slowly and get prepared for the guests.

Traveling to Misfat Al Abriyeen, a Historical Village with Orchards and Palm Groves

On your trip to Oman, make sure to visit this historical village. With a history of more than 100 years, the village is the best place to get acquainted with the traditional culture and Bedouin life of People in Oman. In addition, the narrow alleys and paved passages make an unforgettable strolling for you.  

An important part of Oman is surrounded by the mountains, so nature plays an important role in people’s lifestyle. As a result, there are beautiful villages in the country which has turned to touristic attractions.

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