There’s A Bride Rock In AlUla With A Flowing Desert Gown That Every Traveller Must See; Here’s All About It

AlUla is home to some of the most marvellous geological wonders. And the most famous of these happens to be the Elephant Rock. However, there’s another striking geological marvel that warrants your attention. We are talking about Bride Rock, which is near Tayma, falling on the outskirts of AlUla. And as you might have guessed from the name, the rock has an uncanny resemblance to a bride extending her gown.

Bride Rock In AlUla Resembles A Human Form

The Bride Rock in AlUla rises dramatically from the desert floor. With a commanding, delicate form, this marvel captivates visitors, photographers and geologists who visit the site. With the Bride Rock being formed over 460 million years, this layered structure is quite stunning. It was formed by warm marine sediments as revealed in a report by the Saudi Press Agency, along the edge of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana.

Formed Over 460 Million Years

 

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The rock seems to have been formed when most of modern-day Saudi Arabia lay under the shallow tropical seas. With natural forces eroding the rock over the years, today, it has been sculpted to look like a solitary sentinel standing in the midst of the desert. A natural masterpiece, the contours and posture of the structure evoke human form. With the bride’s dress forming the vast desert and her delicate hands holding the dress, This rock looks like a human form standing elegantly in an open plain.

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A Glimpse Of Thriving Prehistoric Arabia

Not just the rock, but the grave plains, which surround the Bride Rock, are quite rich in fossils. With their being preserved remains of long extinct marine species, it showcases a glimpse of the once thriving prehistoric Arabia. Truly a must-visit site, not just for scientists but also for travellers, it gives people a glimpse into the prehistoric past of the region and its dramatic geological and climatic transformation over the millennia.

Don’t forget to explore the Elephant Rock, canyon and volcanic fields in AlUla during your trip, besides discovering the beautiful Bride Rock.

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