Al Wuqbah village in the Wilayat of Yanqul is one of the many beautiful villages in the wilayat. It is situated about 38 kilometres away from the centre of the wilayat. It is located between majestic mountains within the Western Al Hajar Mountains range. It is a mountainous town that links the Governorate of Ad Dhahirah with several other governorates and the Sohar Industrial Port, along with some wilayats, villages and regions.
Al Wuqbah is also characterised by many heritage sites and cultural landmarks, such as old houses, which are still proud to this day about their beauty and the craftsmanship of their marvellous Omani architecture. The old neighbourhood in the highlands of Al Wuqbah is also an eyewitness to the history and culture of the town, which tells part of the history of the region through engineering, construction and design.
The village is famous for growing many trees and crops, including palm trees, and seasonal crops, such as oranges, mangoes, apples, melons, cherries, strawberries, pomegranates and grapes. Farmers in the Al Wuqbah also grow citrus fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, black pepper, wheat, barley, lettuce, parsley, garlic, onions, squash, and other species. Al Wuqbah is also famous for several aflaj or traditional irrigation systems or water channels, which irrigate orchards and crops in the town.
Source: Times of Oman
