There are many natural mysteries in the world, one of which is particularly surprising in the Naslaa Rock in the Tayma desert in Saudi Arabia. Just by looking at this photo you can see how incredible this rock is, despite its huge size it’s still standing on such a small area with an almost perfect line split through the middle. How has this happened? To find out more about this mysterious place, read on.
How was Naslaa Rock split in two?
Many think that the exact and precise cut has been made by humans or some other kind of creature, which seems equally impressive. According to studies, over a thousand years ago, the ground moved and caused this rock to split in two but without managing to topple over. This could be due to a volcanic dam of minerals which then solidified before coming to light.
Although the exact reason for this mysterious split to happen is still unknown, it’s definitely one of the greatest wonders of the world!
What is the mysterious history?
According to the investigations of this great natural phenomenon, this area was inhabited over a thousand years ago. In some parts of the stone you can even see petroglyphs engraved in the rock.
Today, this part of the Saudi Arabian desert is a still under investigation for archaeological remains but it was formerly an important place for trade routes and meetings.
Where can you find Al Naslaa Rock
The mysterious kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Unfortunately Saudi Arabia is actually one of the most difficult countries to visit in the world. If you are not a practising Muslim or working in the country it’s hard to get in. But if you manage to do it you’ll definitely be rewarded. You can also visit the Madain Saleh which has over 131 ancient tombs, or the clay ruins in Diriyah, which were declared World Heritage site by UNESCO.
There are restrictions to be able to visit this place as its only open if you decide to travel for scientific or cultural reasons, or if a host here decides to invite you for a visit, otherwise for religious or business. Despite being full of natural wonders, we can’t forget that this country is one of the most conservative in the Middle East, governed by Islamic law and the Koran. We hope that one day it will be much easier to visit some of these great natural wonders of the world.
Why do you think this rock has this perfect split through the middle? Due to its position, we think Al Naslaa Rock is one of the most fascinating in the world, although we are still unsure of how it got this way.
