Muscat: An team of Omani and German geologists has announced the discovery of two new caves in Kislat Al Ruwais and Hayl Al Diyar villages of Jabal Al Akhdar.
The Kislat Al Ruwais cave has a depth of 30 metres and beautiful rock formations, Dr Hilal Al Kindi, the chairman of the Omani Geological Association, said.
The other cave in Hayl Al Diyar, is 100 metres long and 40 metres deep.
Al Kindi said the discovery of the two caves is an additional asset to the Sultanate’s rich geology as well as tourist attractions for many adventurers.
Oman has more than eight famous caves, varying in size, length and geographic formation. The Abu Haban, Al Kittan, Al Hootah, Majlis Al Jinn, Jernan, Muqal, Al Marnif and Teeq and Twi Ateer caves are among favourites for tourists in the country.
Al Hootah cave is located in Hamra province and was discovered by the local residents hundreds of years ago, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
The cave extends for more than five kilometres underground.
Majlis Al Jinn is considered the second largest cave chamber in the world. Located on Salma plateau, Qurayat province, it is 1,380 metres above sea level.
