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Wadi ad-Dawasir, Saudi Arabia
Wadi al-Dawasir
These desert alfalfa farms redefine the meaning of crop circles.
Hadiyah, Saudi Arabia
Hadiyah Railway Station
Once a major stop on the Hejaz Railway, this desert station (complete with steam locomotive) has been abandoned for decades.
Al Reeth, Saudi Arabia
Jabal al Qahar
Climbing the "mountain of frustration" is no easy feat.
Saudi Arabia
Wadi-e Jinn
A phenomenon that appears to make gravity work in reverse has been attributed to jinn, supernatural spirits from Arabian folklore.
deserts
Meet the Man Who Wants to Make Sitting an Extreme Sport
A day at your desk will not prepare you for this grueling competition.
Chad
Desert Lakes of Ounianga
These natural wonders have taken millennia to form into the stunning marvels they are today.
Qatar
'East-West/West-East'
Four steel monoliths stand in the Qatari desert, in a breathtaking work of large-scale art by Richard Serra.
caves
On the Atlas Obscura Podcast, Deserts Boom, Names Are Sung, and Silence Rules
We're celebrating the first year of our daily podcast with some episodes that really just sound amazing.
Goffs, California
Goffs Schoolhouse Museum
Built as a schoolhouse in 1914, this Mission-style building has also served as a dancehall, a library, an Army canteen, and now a cultural museum.
collections
Podcast: The Plotz Plot
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
Palm Springs, California
Indian Canyons
Traversing these canyons, visitors can take in stunning views and glimpses of the region's history.
desert art
These Carved Camels Are the Oldest Life-Sized Reliefs in World
The ancient sculptures in Saudi Arabia were made when the desert was green and camels were wild.
Tuba City, Arizona
Moenave Dinosaur Tracks
One of the most extensive and well-preserved collections of dinosaur footprints in North America.
observatories
Meet the People Who Staff Argentina's Highest Observatory
Team members at the remote desert site brave challenging conditions to make the most of its clear, dark skies.
Marble Canyon, Arizona
Navajo Bridge
When it was built in 1929, this historic bridge was the only place to cross the Colorado River for 600 miles.
farms
Why Are Farmers in Senegal Creating Gardens That Look Like Crop Circles?
A new project emphasizes practical designs that may stave off desertification.
deserts
Podcast: Valley of the Whales
Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
Baker, California
Afton Canyon
In one of the hottest parts of the Mojave Desert, shallow bedrock forces the typically dry Mojave River to the surface in this canyon, providing a vital oasis for humans and wildlife.
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