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The Empty Quarter was not always barren — a study by several universities reveals that region once had a lake and river system.

KAUST study reveals Empty Quarter once had vast lake, river system

  • Empty Quarter, or Rub Al-Khali, is one of the world’s largest deserts, covering nearly 650,000 sq. km, mostly in Saudi Arabia, with dunes reaching 250 meters
By Arab News ·
Saudi adventurer triumphant after crossing the Empty Quarter

Saudi adventurer triumphant after crossing the Empty Quarter

By SALEH FAREED ·
Saudi adventurer sets out to cross Empty Quarter on foot

Saudi adventurer sets out to cross Empty Quarter on foot

By SALEH FAREED ·
Remote Thabhloten in Empty Quarter has rich history, compelling beauty

Remote Thabhloten in Empty Quarter has rich history, compelling beauty

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·

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