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- Al-Urumah mountains have caves, rock columns, stone bridges
- Rock formations record past environmental, climatic changes
RIYADH: The King Khalid Royal Reserve is one of the nation’s most captivating areas with rock formations sculpted over thousands of years by natural erosion and fluctuating climatic conditions.
Formerly known as the Al-Thumamah Wildlife Park, the royal reserve is less than an hour’s drive from the city center.
Among the main geological features in the reserve are the Al-Urumah mountains, known for their striking natural caves, rock columns, and stone bridges.
With the arrival of winter and cooler temperatures, the reserve becomes a perfect destination for ecotourism and outdoor adventure enthusiasts. (SPA)
Stretching over 700 km, the dramatic landscape provides an ideal destination for photography and adventure enthusiasts, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently.
These landscapes hold a geological record that reveals the environmental and climatic changes the region has experienced over time.
In winter, the reserve becomes a perfect destination for ecotourism, the SPA reported.