• The Rock Garden, also known as Duqm Stone Park, is in the port town of Duqm in al-Wusta province in central-eastern Oman. AFP
    The Rock Garden, also known as Duqm Stone Park, is in the port town of Duqm in al-Wusta province in central-eastern Oman. AFP
  • The Rock Garden, which is about 540 kilometres south of the capital, Muscat, features unusual rock formations. AFP
    The Rock Garden, which is about 540 kilometres south of the capital, Muscat, features unusual rock formations. AFP
  • The structures in the Rock Garden constitute one of Oman's major geological sites and are thought to once have been part of an underground freshwater aquifer. AFP
    The structures in the Rock Garden constitute one of Oman's major geological sites and are thought to once have been part of an underground freshwater aquifer. AFP
  • Winds and other natural forces formed the structures over time. AFP
    Winds and other natural forces formed the structures over time. AFP
  • One of the many convoluted rock formations in Duqm Stone Park, Oman. AFP
    One of the many convoluted rock formations in Duqm Stone Park, Oman. AFP
  • A view over the Rock Garden at night. AFP
    A view over the Rock Garden at night. AFP
  • The Rock Garden was discovered in 2009 by the Earth Secrets Company. AFP
    The Rock Garden was discovered in 2009 by the Earth Secrets Company. AFP
  • Omanis visit the Rock Garden, also known as Duqm Stone Park. AFP
    Omanis visit the Rock Garden, also known as Duqm Stone Park. AFP
  • The Rock Garden is considered one of the top 25 sites of geological scientific importance in Oman. AFP
    The Rock Garden is considered one of the top 25 sites of geological scientific importance in Oman. AFP
  • An aerial view of the Rock Garden. AFP
    An aerial view of the Rock Garden. AFP
  • The Rock Garden covers an area of three square kilometres. AFP
    The Rock Garden covers an area of three square kilometres. AFP
  • The formations at Duqm Stone Park are believed to be 46 million years old. AFP
    The formations at Duqm Stone Park are believed to be 46 million years old. AFP
  • An aerial view of the Rock Garden. AFP
    An aerial view of the Rock Garden. AFP

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