Al Naslaa

The Al Naslaa rock formation is a rock formation located 50 km south of the Tayma oasis in Saudi Arabia. It has been split down the middle into two parts, both of which are balanced on small pedestals.[1] The cause of the split is unknown, but is posited to be due to natural causes including windblown sand and periodic rain.[2]

Not to be confused with Al Nasla.

The rock is approximately 6 metres high and 9 metres wide, and is covered on its south-east face with numerous petroglyphs.[3]

References
  1. Ilya (2014-09-07). "Al Naslaa Rock Formation". Unusual Places. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  2. Tamara, Abueish (2020-02-24). "Laser or erosion? Find out what caused the perfect split in Saudi Arabia's Al Naslaa rock". Al Arabiya English. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  3. "Al Naslaa, Tayma - Arabian Rock Art Heritage". saudi-archaeology.com. Layan Cultural Foundation Project. Retrieved 2021-09-18.


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