The Jizzi Valley is a sub-region located in Al Buraimi Governorate and part of it in Sohar Governorate. It is a mountainous area.
Naming It is said that Al Jizzi valley was named after the village of Al Zaji (or Az-Ziji), which is located in the middle of Al Jizzi valley, along with the neighboring villages today.
Villages The villages affiliated with Al Jizzi valley are divided, some belonging to Al Buraimi Governorate and others to Sohar Governorate:
Wasit – considered the capital of the land of Al Hajar Al Huwaylat Sahban Al Farfar Al Khan Al Khatwa Al Sahila Al Thaqba Al Yass Al Dhahran Al Arja Bayda Rahab Al Rabi Al Jahili Al Hayl Katna Misyal Al Sidr Khashisha Al Milh Al Aqq valley Al Uwayna valley Al Asil valley Al Malina Al Ubayla Al Jil Al Daqiq Huwaylat Ghala, and other small villages.
Among the tributary valleys at the head of the valley are:
Sahban valley Qasid valley Katna valley Wasit valley Al Kamar valley Al Sahi valley Al Thajir valley As for the lower part of the valley, it belongs to Sohar Governorate, where Al Jizzi valley Dam is located.
Tributary valleys in this section include:
Al Farfar valley Hansi valley Al Aqq valley Al Hayl Al Ada valley Al Thaqba valley Al Yass valley
Among the most important springs in Al Jizzi valley:
The famous Ain Sahban, located specifically in Sahban. It is a beautiful oasis distinguished by its blue color and has many benefits. Reaching it is somewhat difficult for some people due to its location in a mountainous area. There is also the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in it.
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