Wadi Rum is a protected area covering 720 square kilometers of dramatic desert wilderness in the south of Jordan. Huge mountains of sandstone and granite emerge, sheer-sided, from wide sandy valleys to reach heights of 1700 meters and more. Narrow canyons and fissures cut deep into the mountains and many conceal ancient rock drawings etched by the peoples of the desert over millennia. Bedouin tribes still live among the mountains of Rum and their large goat-hair tents are a special feature of the landscape.
To safeguard its unique desert landscape, Wadi Rum was declared a protected area in1998 and an intensive conservation programme is now underway
I apologize for the delay reply my dearest sweet Nicki, but I am so thankful from the bottom of my heart my wonderful friend. Big warm hugs and kisses, Parehan
Hello my dear parehan - I like the tone of this image in the unique area - Wadi Rum - Very nice textures and interesting 'about' !! Well done my dear friend ! Hugs, michele~
WOOOW...fantastic colors,tones and a great mood my dear Parehan!!! It must be a wonderful place.Friends of mine were there and they were very impressed!!!GREAT landscape and very well presented! How nice to see you again:))) Big hugsss, Nicki
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