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Jabal al Fāyah: A Limestone Ridge Reveals the UAE's Watery Past and Early Human Survival
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.
- The area holds evidence of early human habitation, with stone tools dating to the Paleolithic.
- Landsat 8 captured an image on October 23, 2025, highlighting geological features.
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