Al Hoota Cave
Al Hoota Cave[1] (Arabic: كَهْف ٱلْهُوْتَه, romanized: Kahf Al-Hūtah) is a cave located in Al-Hamra', Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman, that is 5 km (3.1 mi) 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 | |
|---|---|
| كَهْف ٱلْهُوْتَه | |
 Al-Hootah Cave in the Hajar Mountains | |
| Location | Oman |
| Coordinates | 23°04′55″N 57°21′17″EOM-DA |
| Length | 5 km (3.1 mi) |
| Geology | Karst |
| Show cave opened | 2006 |
| Show cave length | 860 m (2,820 ft)[1] |
| Lighting | electric |
| Website | www.alhootacave.com |
The Omani blind cave fish lives in this cave system.
References
- AlHoota Cave, Oman Tourism
External links
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