Fossil trip south from Trainah, Qatar, November 6, 2015
Qatar Natural History Group's 2015 fossil-hunting trip to southern Qatar, showcasing landscapes, fossils & group activities – described by AI
Area of American military air base Al Udeid (Abu Nahlah Airport) near Mesayeed, south-west from Doha, view from a window of a car. Qatar, November 6, 2015
Aerva javanica (local names towayim, tarfa, tirf, Tuwaim) in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Unnamed Road, Mazra`at Turayna, Qatar
Camelthorn bush (Alhagi maurorum) in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Unnamed Road, Mazra`at Turayna, Qatar
Fossilized oyster sea shells Ostrea latimarginata(?) in a limestone layer (Dukhan Limestone Member) of Dammam Formation in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Unnamed Road, Mazra`at Turayna, Qatar
Dry eyelash plant (Blepharis ciliaris, local names nejayae, shouk al dab) in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Unnamed Road, Mazra`at Turayna, Qatar
Camelthorn bush (Alhagi maurorum) with fresh leaves in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Unnamed Road, Mazra`at Turayna, Qatar
Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Unnamed Road, Mazra`at Turayna, Qatar
Grassy field near Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Off Rd Tr, Qatar
QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) exploring fossils in limestone layer (Dukhan Limestone Member) of Dammam Formation in Jaow Al Hamar depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Unnamed Road, Mazra`at Turayna, Qatar
QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) exploring compact claystone (Midra Shale) of the Middle Eocene Dammam Formation at fossil site on flanks of Rawdat Al Heshaimiya(?) depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Off Rd Tr, Qatar
QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) exploring fossils of the Middle Eocene Dammam Formation in a site on flanks of Rawdat Al Heshaimiya(?) depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Off Rd Tr, Qatar
QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) looking for fossils in Midra Shale of the Middle Eocene Dammam Formation in a site on flanks of Rawdat Al Heshaimiya(?) depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Off Rd Tr, Qatar
Fossil shark tooth (Galeocerdo(?)) embedded in a rock of Dammam Formation (Lower Dam limestones) in a site on flanks of Rawdat Al Heshaimiya(?) depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Off Rd Tr, Qatar
Large gastropod fossil (sea snail, marine mollusk) Ampullina sp. (Ampullospira) of Dammam Formation in a site on flanks of Rawdat Al Heshaimiya(?) depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Off Rd Tr, Qatar
Compact claystone (Midra Shale) at the base of Dammam Formation in a site on flanks of Rawdat Al Heshaimiya(?) depression south from Trainah. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
Off Rd Tr, Qatar
QNHG (Qatar Natural History Group) gathering in a tea hall in Trainah agricultural settlement. Southern Qatar, November 6, 2015
The photo album documents a fossil-hunting trip taken by the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) on November 6, 2015, to the southern region of Qatar, specifically to areas around Trainah and Jaow Al Hamar depression. The photos showcase various landscapes, including desert vistas, rocky outcroppings, and arid terrain, as well as close-up shots of unique plants such as camelthorn bushes and dry eyelash plants. The group's fossil-hunting activities are also captured, with images of members examining rocks, searching for fossils, and discovering specimens like shark teeth and gastropod shells embedded in limestone and claystone formations. Additionally, the album includes photos of the group gathering at a tea hall in Trainah agricultural settlement, highlighting their camaraderie and social interactions during the trip. Overall, the photo album provides a glimpse into Qatar's natural history, geology, and flora, as well as the QNHG's exploration and discovery efforts. – AI summary
Путешествие по находкам окаменелостей к югу от Трайнаха, Катар, 6 ноября 2015 года. Фотоальбом документирует путешествие в поисках ископаемых, предпринятое Группой естественной истории Катара (QNHG) 6 ноября 2015 года, к южным районам Катара, а именно к местам вокруг Трайнаха и впадины Джау-Аль-Хамар. На фотографиях демонстрируются различные ландшафты, включая виды пустыни, скалистые выходы и засушливую местность, а также крупные планы уникальных растений, таких как кусты верблюжьей колючки и сухие ресничные растения. Также показаны фотографии группы, охотящейся за ископаемыми, изучающей камни в поисках ископаемых, обнаружения таких экземпляров как зубы акулы и раковинные панцири моллюсков, застрявших в известняковых и глинистых образованиях. Кроме того, альбом содержит фотографии группы, собирающейся в зале для чая в сельском поселении Трайнаха, демонстрирующие их товарищество и социальное взаимодействие во время путешествия. В общем, фотоальбом дает представление об истории природы и геологии Катара, а также о попытках группы QNHG исследовать и находить новые открытия – Russian translation
2015 年 11 月 6 日，卡塔尔自然历史组 (QNHG) 在 Trainah 南部地区（特别是 Trainah 和 Jaow Al Hamar 洼地）进行化石寻找之旅。照片展示了各种景观，包括沙漠、岩石和干旱地带，以及驼角灌木和枯睫毛植物等独特植物的特写照片。此外，还拍摄到了该组织成员检查岩石、搜寻化石并在石灰石和粘土岩地层中发现鲨鱼牙和 Gastropod 贝壳等标本的活动。此外，相册还包含了该组织在 Trainah 农业定居点茶馆聚会的照片，凸显了成员们在旅途中的友爱及社交互动。总体而言，这张相册提供了卡塔尔自然历史、地质和植物等方面的瞥见，以及 QNHG 对该国进行探索与发现的努力。 – Chinese translation
