Shaped by Water
Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Despite how dry Oman is, water has played a large role in shaping the country's landscape.
Despite being one of the driest places on Earth, water has played a large role in shaping Oman’s landscape. The infrequent but powerful rainfalls have carved out deep canyons across the country.
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Shaped by Water
Clip: Season 1 Episode 1 | 46sVideo has Closed Captions
Despite being one of the driest places on Earth, water has played a large role in shaping Oman’s landscape. The infrequent but powerful rainfalls have carved out deep canyons across the country.
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