Dhank

Dhank (ضنك) is a wilayah (province) of Ad Dhahirah Governorate in Oman. It borders the provinces of Al Buraimi on the northwest, Ibri on the southwest and Yanqul on the east. It has many valleys, such as Wadi Al Fateh and Wadi Qumeirah.

In October 1870, it saw the Battle of Dhank, between the forces of Omani Imam Azzan bin Qais and Sultan of Muscat Turki bin Said. The battle, won by Turki bin Said, was a key conflict to establishing the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman.

Climate
In the afternoon, mild bouts of overcast. Temperatures vary between 25 and 32°C.

Tourist attractions
Dhank is surrounded by many wadis, which are among the notable tourist destinations in the wilayat.

Among the wadis, Wadi Al Fateh is famous for its mountainous features, which include grottoes and rock formations, in addition to the castles and forts erected along the wadi's banks. A stretch of wadis with beautiful date orchards blooming along their banks breaks up the wilayat. In fact, these wadis provide a calm environment for guests to escape the monotony of daily life and the demanding pace of the metropolis.

Traditional crafts
Some traditional activities carried out by the wilayat include tanning leather, collecting rose water, and raising honey bees.

Economic activities
The people who live in Dhank engage in a variety of customary trades and professions as part of their everyday lives, including as farming, wood collection, and cattle husbandry.