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Al Wathba petrified Dunes in Abu Dhabi

Al Wathba sand stones or Fossil Dunes in the desert of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A little-known attraction, The formations got their shape from the interplay of wind strength and sediment supply left by an old sea.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 12.2017
Date Uploaded: 09.2022
Photo Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Camera: NIKON D850
Copyright: © David GABIS