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Jabal al Fāyah: A Limestone Ridge Reveals the UAE's Watery Past and Early Human Survival
Once submerged under a shallow sea, Jabal al Fāyah now rises from the Rub' al Khali desert, offering clues to ancient climates and early human migration.
Key Takeaways
- Jabal al Fāyah is a limestone ridge in the UAE, once submerged under the Tethys Sea.
- The ridge stands 412 meters above sea level and traps sand dunes to its west.
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