A Guide to the Caves of Oman

The Remarkable Subterranean World of the Sultanate of Oman

A Guide to the Caves of Oman
Mohammed Al Kindi, Nasser All Riyami, Nabil Al Saqri, Simon Cahill, Nabil Al Zakwani
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Paperback
h230 x 250mm - 272pg
13 Oct 2022 UK
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9781914325090
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Caves are an archive of the past. On the one hand, the ancient geological past - the dramatic rupturings and slidings of vast landmasses before ever there were humans to witness events. On the hand, our recent anthropological history - the story of human habitation in Oman. Caves were used as shelter from wars, from predators and from harsh weather conditions and as sources of fresh water and valuable minerals. Petroglyphs and ancient scripts recount the narratives of past generations, yielding rich insights into the way of life. And indeed, until very recent times, many of Oman' s caves were inhabited - the stone houses built by previous generations still stand today. This book is at once a scholarly study of Oman' s geology as revealed through meticulous examination of its caves, and at the same time a handbook for amateur explorers interested in discovering this subterranean world for themselves. Documented here are more than 100 caves, including much material only very recently discovered and as yet unreported.
Mohammed Al Kindi is a prominent Omani geologist. He has published numerous books and scientific papers about Oman. Mohammed is currently (2021) the CEO of the Earth Sciences Consultancy Centre and lectures in a number of universities and institutes. Nasser Al Riyami is a physics teacher from Jebel Akhdar in Nizwa. Nasser is a passionate cave explorer and has contributed greatly to the recent exploration of Oman' s caves with the Oman Cave Explo Nabil Al Saqri is an information technology teacher from Jebel Akhdar. Having grown up in one of the most diverse natural habitats in Oman, Nabil, over time, became deeply passionate about the documentation and protection of wildlife and natural wonders. Simon Cahill' s professional background is in construction, but he has a strong passion for alpine mountaineering and rock climbing. He has both led and participated in many international caving Nabil Al Zakwani is a trainer at Oman' s Ministry of Defence' s Adventure Centre. He is a navigation instructor, adventure coach, researcher and explorer. He has completed international courses on caving and rope techniques in many places.

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