Al Mirkāḑ
Al Mirkāḑ is a locality in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman. Al Mirkāḑ is situated nearby to the locality Al ‘Aqabah aţ Ţawīlah, as well as near Qal‘at al Maşāliḩah.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Al Hoota Cave.
Al Hoota Cave
Cave
Photo: Mhp1255, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Al Hoota Cave is a cave located in Al-Hamra', Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman, that is 5 km long. The cave was first discovered by locals several hundred years ago and was officially opened as a tourist destination in December 2006. Al Hoota Cave is situated 3½ km east of Al Mirkāḑ.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bahla.
Bahla
Photo: Francisco Anzola, CC BY 2.0.
Bahla is a fortified oasis town in Northern Oman, best known for its immense 14th-century fortress and for a unique style of pottery.
Al Mirkāḑ
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Al Mirkad” and “Al Mirkāḍ”
- Location: Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
23.08158° or 23° 4′ 54″ northLongitude
57.32209° or 57° 19′ 20″ eastElevation
656 metres (2,152 feet)Open location code
7HMV38JC+JRGeoNames ID
11806563
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
“Al Mirkāḑ” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “المركاض”
Localities in the Area
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