Elephant Rock (Saudi Arabia)

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Elephant Rock ({{Langx|ar|جبل الفيل|Jabal AlFil}}) is a natural rock formation in Al-Ula, Northwestern Saudi Arabia. Elephant Rock measures 52 meters (170 ft) at its highest point.{{cite web |last=Denisyu |first=Yulia |date=2024-03-27 |title=AlUla: The Middle East's once-inaccessible ancient wonder

|url=https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240326-alula-the-middle-easts-once-inaccessible-ancient-wonder |website=bbc.com |location= |publisher=BBC |access-date=2025-03-30}} It is primarily formed of sandstone that has been eroded over millions of years by rain, wind and sand to take on the shape of an elephant.{{cite web |last=Heswani |first=Rawaa |date=2024-11-15 |title=Saudi Arabia opens the GCC’s first Dark Sky Park to boost astrotourism

|url=https://wired.me/culture/saudi-arabia-opens-the-gccs-first-dark-sky-park-to-boost-astrotourism/ |website=wired.me |location= |publisher=WIRED |access-date=2025-03-30}}

See also

Elephant Rock - a list of other rocks/formations that resemble elephants

References

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Category:Rock formations of Saudi Arabia