Adventurers explore Oman's Birdwing Cave

The deepest in the Gulf, Birdwing Cave is located on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman

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1/16
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team looks out of a Royal Air Force of Oman helicopter while being transported to Birdwing Cave.
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Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team and Oman Speleological Team load equipment on a Royal Air Force of Oman helicopter after exploration of Birdwing cave.
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3/16
Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team weigh equipment prior to exploration of Birdwing cave.
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4/16
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team hikes with equipment and supplies on the way to Birdwing cave.
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5/16
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team and a local Omani villager deliver equipment and supplies to Birdwing cave.
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6/16
Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team and a local Omani villager deliver equipment and supplies to Birdwing cave.
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A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team splashes water on his face after exploration of Birdwing cave.
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8/16
Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team haul equipment and supplies to Birdwing cave.
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9/16
Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team and a local Omani villager establish surface camp next to Birdwing cave.
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10/16
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team descends while exploring Birdwing cave.
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11/16
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team explores Birdwing cave.
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12/16
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team explores Birdwing cave.
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13/16
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team installs anchors while exploring Birdwing cave, the deepest in the Gulf, on Jebel Kawr near Ibri, Oman.
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14/16
Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team prepare a meal at an underground camp while exploring Birdwing cave.
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15/16
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team ascends after exploration of Birdwing cave.
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16/16
A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team loads equipment on to a Royal Air Force of Oman helicopter after exploration of Birdwing cave.
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