Nakhsh Mountain in southern Qatar, May 8, 2015

Southern Qatar's natural beauty: limestone rocks, fossils & desert flora near Nakhsh Mountain

Nakhsh Mountain in southern Qatar, May 8, 2015
Photo 01. Weathered limestone rocks in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 01. Weathered limestone rocks in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 02. Limestone cliffs in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 02. Limestone cliffs in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 03. Limestone mushroom formation in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 03. Limestone mushroom formation in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 04. A.S. near limestone mushroom formation in area of...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 04. A.S. near limestone mushroom formation in area of...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 05. Limestone mushroom in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 05. Limestone mushroom in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 06. Wind abrasion of rocks in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 06. Wind abrasion of rocks in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 07. Field of sandblasted rocks in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 07. Field of sandblasted rocks in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 08. Field of weathered rocks in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 08. Field of weathered rocks in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 09. Desert fox in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 09. Desert fox in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 10. Mushroom shaped cliff in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 10. Mushroom shaped cliff in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 11. Mushroom shaped limestone cliff in area of Nakhsh...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 11. Mushroom shaped limestone cliff in area of Nakhsh...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 12. Gypsum rocks (selenite) in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 12. Gypsum rocks (selenite) in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 13. Weathered gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 13. Weathered gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 14. Pavement by gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 14. Pavement by gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 15. Slabs of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 15. Slabs of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 16. Sandblasted fossilised intertidal stromatolites...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 16. Sandblasted fossilised intertidal stromatolites...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 17. Domes of fossilised intertidal stromatolites...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 17. Domes of fossilised intertidal stromatolites...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 18. Fossilised intertidal stromatolites (microbial...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 18. Fossilised intertidal stromatolites (microbial...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 19. Weathered fossilised intertidal stromatolites...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 19. Weathered fossilised intertidal stromatolites...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 20. Dry plant skeleton of Tetraena qatarense...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 20. Dry plant skeleton of Tetraena qatarense...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 21. Layers of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 21. Layers of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 22. Sandblasted rocks in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 22. Sandblasted rocks in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 23. Black flint stones in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 23. Black flint stones in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 24. Eroded limestone mushroom in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 24. Eroded limestone mushroom in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 25. Limestone mushroom formation in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 25. Limestone mushroom formation in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 26. Tail of an iron rocket in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 26. Tail of an iron rocket in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 27. Rusty iron rocket in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 27. Rusty iron rocket in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 28. Wind abrasion of limestone cliffs in area of...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 28. Wind abrasion of limestone cliffs in area of...near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 29. Desert grass Panicum turgidum in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 29. Desert grass Panicum turgidum in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 30. Acacia tortilis in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar
Photo 30. Acacia tortilis in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Rd. in southern Qatar

AI Summary:This photo album showcases the natural beauty and geological wonders of southern Qatar, specifically around Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Road. The 30 images, taken on May 8, 2015, feature a diverse range of subjects, including weathered limestone rocks, limestone mushroom formations, gypsum crystals, fossilized stromatolites, sandblasted rocks, and desert flora such as Acacia tortilis and Panicum turgidum grass. The album also includes unexpected finds like a rusty iron rocket and a desert fox. Throughout the images, the harsh yet beautiful desert landscape is on full display, with its vast expanses of sand, rocky outcrops, and unique geological formations, providing a glimpse into Qatar's fascinating natural history and geological evolution.

🇷🇺 Описание по-русски / Russian Description

Гора Нахш на юге Катара, 8 мая 2015 года. Этот фотоальбом демонстрирует природную красоту и геологические чудеса южного Катара, в частности, вокруг горы Нахш недалеко от дороги Салва. 30 снимков, сделанных 8 мая 2015 года, показывают широкий круг объектов, включая выветрившиеся известняковые камни, грибковые образования из известняка, кристаллы гипса, окаменевшие строматолиты, запесчаненные скалы и пустынную флору, такую как Акация тортилис и трава Panicum turgidum. Альбом также включает неожиданные находки, такие как ржавая железная ракета и пустынный лис. На всех снимках суровый, но красивый пейзаж пустыни в полной мере представлен: его обширные пески, каменистые выходы пород и уникальные геологические образования дают возможность заглянуть в увлекательную естественную историю и геологическую эволюцию Катара.

🇨🇳 中文描述 / Chinese Description

2015年5月8日拍摄的位于卡塔尔南部的纳克什山。这个相册展示了卡塔尔南部的自然美景和地质奇观,特别是萨勒瓦道路附近的纳克什山。这30张照片拍摄于2015年5月8日,其主题多样,包括岩石风化的石灰岩、石蘑菇形成的石灰岩、石膏晶体、化石化的石礁、经沙侵蚀的岩石和沙漠植物,如黄花风毛菊和软草属草。相册还包含意外发现,比如锈迹斑斑的火箭形状岩石和沙漠狐狸。这些照片展示了峻工且美丽的沙漠地貌,它包含着广阔的沙丘、岩石崩落处以及独特的地质构造,让人们一窥卡塔尔迷人的自然历史和地质演变。.

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