Imagine you were able to witness the hidden wonders of Earth like never before. Sounds impossible? Well, you might be mistaken. A picture was recently posted a picture on X capturing the beauty of an oasis nestled in the arid region of the Sahara Desert. The one-in-a-million snap showcased the perfect contrast between the arid landscape and the life-sustaining water and vegetation. The oasis, a circular pool, reflected the azure blue sky above and the lush greenery of palm trees surrounding it, revealing the desert's hidden beauty. Sand dunes in the background add to the picturesque scene.
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The side note read, "The Earth as you've never seen it (probably) before. A thread. This incredible Oasis in the SAHARA DESERT is called Ubari." In the follow-up images, the photographer shared glimpses of "Antarctica from space", "the Ship Rock landform", "the Pit of Puerto Rico", "Drone view of Mount Everest" and "the Nile from space" among other breathtaking photographs.
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Here Are 5 Of The Most Interesting Things To See In The Sahara Desert
Erg Chebbi Dunes, Morocco
The Erg Chebbi dunes, tucked away in southeastern Morocco, feel like a place straight out of a dream. These golden sand waves stretch as far as the eye can see. They shift shades with the sun, ranging from soft amber at sunrise to deep gold at dusk. When the stars come out at night, it's like the desert is putting on a private show just for you.
The White Desert, Egypt
The White Desert, located near Farafra, is renowned for its dazzling chalk formations made by the wind. They take surreal and sometimes abstract shapes of mushrooms, giant birds and towers. As the sunlight shifts, these formations glow in a myriad hues as if you were walking through an art gallery.
Tassili n'Ajjer, Algeria
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Tassili n'Ajjer is a vast plateau that is a maze of towering sandstone arches, cliffs, and canyons. But the place is especially known for its jaw-dropping prehistoric rock art with more than 15,000 engravings depicting ancient wildlife, human figures, and mysterious symbols.
The Richat Structure, Mauritania
This massive, 40-kilometre-wide circular formation is also dubbed the Eye of the Sahara. Scientists believe it's a deeply eroded geological dome. At first glance, it resembles a sci-fi film. Some wild theories also suggest that the area is an alien landing site.
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The Ennedi Plateau, Chad
Petra of the Sahara - that's another name for this plateau, which is a striking sandstone mountain range. It's dotted with arches, rock pillars, and canyons carved by water flow. The prehistoric rock art sites hidden within offer a glimpse into early human life in the desert.
