Abandoned Village

January 26, 2021 Adventure, Photos, Ras Al Khaimah, Trip 0 Comments

Place : Old Settlement, Ras Al Khaimah
Village, Historical

Get Coordinates

Start of dirt track Coordinates:
25°48’52.2″N 56°02’51.9″E

End of dirt track Coordinates:
25.845641, 56.051259

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