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Rugged mountains connected with Shihuh heritage
People and Heritage

Meeting the Shihuh

A personal account of a 2011 visit exploring Shihuh mountain life, seasonal homes, traditional tools, architecture and heritage.

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Ancient trees in a high mountain landscape
Trees and Conservation

Juniper trees

A journey to Jebel Akhdar to discover its ancient Al Alan junipers, distinctive cones and conservation challenges.

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A cluster-forming succulent growing among rocks
Plants of the Hajar

Caralluma

Meet a remarkable cluster-forming succulent with regional food traditions and a history in folk medicine.

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A low-growing desert vine spreading across dry ground
Plants of the UAE

Citrullus colocynthis

Learn about the desert gourd's yellow flowers, deep root, watermelon-like leaves and potentially toxic fruit.

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Layered fossil-bearing rocks in rugged mountains
Geology and Fossils

Fossils

Examine possible trace fossils, fusulinids, crinoids, corals and trilobite activity in northern Ras Al Khaimah.

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A rocky outcrop rising above desert dunes
Sharjah Geology

Fossil Rock

Discover Jebel Mleiha, its marine fossil layers, gastropods and the importance of protecting accessible fossil sites.

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A snail with a coiled shell
Marine Life and Fossils

Gastropods

Explore the diverse mollusc group that includes snails and slugs, from living species to fossils in UAE limestone.

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Rugged mountain ridges in the Hajar Mountains
Regional Hiking Guide

Hike by region

Compare hiking landscapes, access and trip-planning needs across Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Hatta and Oman.

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Rugged ridges of the Hajar Mountains
Mountain Geography

Hajar Mountains

Explore the Hajar range from Musandam to Oman and its extraordinary exposure of ancient oceanic crust and mantle.

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A broad dry wadi cutting through rugged mountains
Mountain Safety and Geography

Wadis

Learn how wadis form, why they flood, and how they shaped travel, settlements and geology across the Hajar Mountains.

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A narrow mountain gorge vulnerable to flash flooding
Mountain Safety

Flash floods

Understand how mountain catchments create violent floods and why narrow wadis must be avoided whenever rain is possible.

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A topographic map and navigation equipment
Navigation and Heritage

Maps & routes

Plan mountain routes with satellite imagery, GPS and offline maps while respecting settlements, farms and heritage sites.

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