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    Adventurers explore Oman's Birdwing Cave

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    Adventurers explore Oman's Birdwing Cave

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


    Published:  December 09, 2019 13:27 Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Digital Content Pruducer

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    2019-12-09T050056Z_99773887_RC2HRD9KUSGU_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    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. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050442Z_944574810_RC2HRD9FTATQ_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    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. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050106Z_251193149_RC2HRD9S82ZT_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team weigh equipment prior to exploration of Birdwing cave. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050116Z_1168893685_RC2HRD9OSMQJ_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team hikes with equipment and supplies on the way to Birdwing cave. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050204Z_23008365_RC2HRD9378PM_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team and a local Omani villager deliver equipment and supplies to Birdwing cave. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050152Z_1238972678_RC2HRD9N84Q4_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team and a local Omani villager deliver equipment and supplies to Birdwing cave. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050358Z_1941147989_RC2HRD9PCX63_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team splashes water on his face after exploration of Birdwing cave. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050230Z_1906975433_RC2HRD9INMMN_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team haul equipment and supplies to Birdwing cave. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050422Z_173835781_RC2HRD9W9NM8_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team and a local Omani villager establish surface camp next to Birdwing cave. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050241Z_1738190957_RC2HRD96DMFN_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team descends while exploring Birdwing cave. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050410Z_744147816_RC2HRD9Y7M5O_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team explores Birdwing cave. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050328Z_1873790001_RC2HRD94HUC3_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team explores Birdwing cave. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050320Z_1125503072_RC2HRD9FPBVW_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    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. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050401Z_557436713_RC2HRD9H1OZ0_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    Members of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team prepare a meal at an underground camp while exploring Birdwing cave. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050344Z_499320113_RC2HRD9RQ91C_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    A member of the Middle East Caving and Expeditionary Team ascends after exploration of Birdwing cave. Image Credit: Reuters
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    2019-12-09T050405Z_1627649377_RC2HRD948MO7_RTRMADP_3_OMAN-CAVES-EXPLORE-(Read-Only)
    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. Image Credit: Reuters

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