على الرغم من أن العلماء لم يتأكدوا من فرضية حفريات وبار حتى عام 1932، كانت تقع بالقرب من طريق القوافل من عمان والذي كان من المرجح جدا أنه معروف لسكان الصحراء.
Although scientists did not become aware of the Wabar craters until 1932, they were located near a caravan route from Oman and were very likely known to the inhabitants of the desert.