Al-Nafud Desert

Northern Borders · Saudi Arabia

Al-Nafud Desert, Saudi Arabia
Photo: NASA, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons

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A large expanse of reddish dunes in northern Arabia known for its sudden violent winds and long crescent ridges. Historic caravan routes once skirted its harsh interior.

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