RIYADH: The Fish Rock in Wadi AlFann, AlUla governorate, stands as one of the region’s most striking natural wonders, resembling a giant fish resting in the desert.
When images of this geological wonder — which stretches nearly 200 meters — were first circulated on the Web a few years ago, many social media users speculated that the rock was a fossilized giant sea creature.
But according to the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), archaelogists have found that the rock's unique shape was sculpted by erosion from ancient river systems that swept sand to the edges of the supercontinent Gondwana, about 500 million years ago.
Wadi AlFann, a 65-square-kilometer centerpiece of the “Journey Through Time Masterplan” initiative, is part of the RCU’s efforts to transform AlUla into a leading global destination for arts, heritage, culture, and nature while preserving its unique geological and cultural treasures.
AlUla's giant fish is just one of the unique rock formations that can be found in the ancient city and its environs.
