Doha: Dahl Al Mizfir Cave (Sink Hole) located in the southwest of Qatar, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Sheikh Dr. Falih Bin Nasser Bin Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani inaugurated the Dahl Al Misfir Sinkhole, which is known as one of the most important eco-tourism destinations in the country, and will be opened to the public after the completion of detailed geological research studies in collaboration with the Qatar Museum. This is also the first such research in the area.
Dahl Al Misfir Cave is located at a depth of 35 meters in the south of Rawdat Rashid area, 40 km from Doha. Although the exact age of the cave is unknown, based on the fossils found, the researchers estimate that the formation period of the cave may be younger than the rocks surrounding the cave, which are estimated to have formed around 40 to 50 million years ago.
Visitors are allowed to enter the cave only during daylight hours following safety measures. The Ministry and ExxonMobil have been collaborating on various initiatives and projects, including research projects to conserve sea cows known as dugongs in Qatar. An Exxon Mobil research team in collaboration with the ministry spent about six months researching the cave.
3D graphics of the cave have also been designed so that visitors can access it using a QR code on an informative banner placed near the cave. The team relies heavily on lidar technology, ground survey and mapping techniques to obtain accurate measurements of the cave and create detailed displays that include 360-degree panoramic images of its interior features.