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Hidden village carved into mountain in Oman

Monitoring Desk

OMAN: It is one of the most remote villages in one of the most remote countries, but the settlement of Al Sogara in Oman has survived over 500 years.

Carved into the limestone, this tiny community of 25 clings to the edge of the 2980m Green Mountain.

The villagers have descended from the Alshariqi tribe from Jordan over 1000 years ago.

People have lived in Al Sogara for over 500 years.

Al Sogara has remained virtually untouched for centuries; foreigners were banned until 2005 as it used to be in the centre of a military zone. Now the basics of modern life have finally caught up.

It is described as the most remote village in the region.

.Courtesy: (stuff.co.nz)

The Frontier Post

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