Tawi Attair Sinkhole
طوي أعتير
One of the world's largest sinkholes, about 200 m deep, named 'Well of Birds' for the many birds that nest on its cliff walls.
Tawi Attair (طوي أعتير) is a sinkhole in the mountains north of Mirbat, roughly 150 m in diameter and 200 m deep, and one of the largest of its kind on Earth. The local name means 'Well of Birds,' and a variety of birds nest on the cliff faces, so birdsong echoes through the hollow in the early morning. Viewing platforms and railings line the rim, offering a dramatic look down into the vast circular pit. Water sometimes collects at the bottom during the rainy season. Entry is free. The site is about a 1.5-hour drive from Salalah and can be combined with Jebel Samhan and Teeq Cave. Please stay behind the railings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Teeq Cave (Kahf Teeq)
- Wadi Darbat
- Sumhuram (Khor Rori)
- Bin Ali Tomb
- Taqah Castle
- Jebel Samhan Viewpoint
- Mirbat Castle & Old Town
- Ayn Athum