![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1799/jpeg/03t.jpg) Texture of fossilized stromatolites (microbial mats) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1799/jpeg/05t.jpg) Domes of fossilized stromatolites (microbial mats) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1799/jpeg/04t.jpg) Domed structure of fossilized stromatolites (microbial mats) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/20t.jpg) Fossilised stromatolites (microbial mats) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/25t.jpg) Dome like fossilised intertidal stromatolites (microbial mats) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1799/jpeg/09t.jpg) Conical fossilized stromatolites (marine microbs) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1335/jpeg/24t.jpg) Members of the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) exploring fossilised intertidal stromatolites (microbial mats, laminated sediments) during fossil trip in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/14t.jpg) Columnar fossilized intertidal stromatolites (microbs) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2014/1335/jpeg/18t.jpg) Members of the Qatar Natural History Group (QNHG) under the guidance of a geologist Jacques LeBlanc exploring fossilised stromatolites (microbial mats) during fossil trip in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, February 7, 2014
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1591/jpeg/18t.jpg) Fossilised intertidal stromatolites (microbial mats, laminated sediments) in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Road in southern Qatar, May 8, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1591/jpeg/19t.jpg) Weathered fossilised intertidal stromatolites (microbial mats, laminated sediments) in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Road in southern Qatar, May 8, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1591/jpeg/16t.jpg) Sandblasted fossilised intertidal stromatolites (microbial mats, laminated sediments) in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Road in southern Qatar, May 8, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2015/1591/jpeg/17t.jpg) Domes of fossilised intertidal stromatolites (microbial mats, laminated sediments) in area of Nakhsh Mountain near Salwa Road in southern Qatar, May 8, 2015
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/01t.jpg) Sunrise in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/04t.jpg) Small wadi in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/17t.jpg) Gypsum plateau in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/10t.jpg) Sand and sky texture in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/09t.jpg) Sand and sky ripples in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/08t.jpg) Rock layers in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/06t.jpg) Rippled texture in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/24t.jpg) Exposed pebbles in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/07t.jpg) Sand and rocks in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/04t.jpg) Acacia tortilis(?) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/05t.jpg) Sand ripples in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/10t.jpg) Plateau with pebbles in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/11t.jpg) Stony plateau in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/11t.jpg) Edge of a plateau in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/13t.jpg) Limestone mushroom in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/14t.jpg) Stone mushroom in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/05t.jpg) Sand and cloud ripples in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/18t.jpg) Gypsum pavement (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/07t.jpg) View from a hill slope in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/18t.jpg) Gypsum pavement (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/15t.jpg) Grass Stipagrostis obtusa in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/16t.jpg) Gypsum rocks (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/02t.jpg) Acacia tortilis(?) at sunrise in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/20t.jpg) Gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/03t.jpg) Acacia tortilis(?) in a desert in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/02t.jpg) Windblown sand with rocks in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/12t.jpg) Windblown sand with ripples in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/01t.jpg) Gypsum slabs (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/26t.jpg) View from a gypsum plateau in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/17t.jpg) Salsola cyclophylla on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1789/jpeg/34t.jpg) Close up of grass Stipagrostis obtusa taken from area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/26t.jpg) Koelpinia linearis with fruits on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/17t.jpg) Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/21t.jpg) Gypsum crystal pavement (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/16t.jpg) Spikelets of grass Stipagrostis obtusa in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/07t.jpg) Dry plant of Fagonia indica(?) on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/26t.jpg) Protruding gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/25t.jpg) Plateau with gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/19t.jpg) Layers of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/22t.jpg) Slabs of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/15t.jpg) White gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/16t.jpg) Weathered gypsum layers (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/15t.jpg) Mushroom shaped limestone rock in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/17t.jpg) Weathered gypsum slabs (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/18t.jpg) Fruits of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1789/jpeg/33t.jpg) Plumose spikes of grass Stipagrostis obtusa taken from area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/09t.jpg) Salsola cyclophylla on an edge of a stone plateau in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/03t.jpg) Grass Pennisetum divisum on windblown sand in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/19t.jpg) Bird tracks in windblown sand on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/10t.jpg) Dry plant of Fagonia indica(?) with seeds on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/21t.jpg) Sand covering gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1799/jpeg/06t.jpg) Gypsum crystals pavement (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1799/jpeg/01t.jpg) White gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/11t.jpg) Plant of Anabasis setifera in windblown sand on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/16t.jpg) Sand mounds with plants of Anabasis setifera on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/28t.jpg) Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) in stony desert in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/13t.jpg) Stork bill (Monsonia nivea, Erodium neveum) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/09t.jpg) Plant of Leptadenia pyrotechnica in windblown sand on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1799/jpeg/10t.jpg) Stone mushroom formed by wind abrasion in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/05t.jpg) Dry sword-leaved helleborine grass (Centropodia forsskalii) on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1789/jpeg/06t.jpg) Greater plantain (Plantago boissieri) on windblown sand on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/19t.jpg) Arfaj (Rhanterium epapposum) growing on gypsum pavement (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1789/jpeg/03t.jpg) Blooming seedling of morning glory (Convolvulus cephalopodus) on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/27t.jpg) Habitat of Dog s Paw plant (Camel s Eye, Gymnarrhena micrantha) in stony desert in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/19t.jpg) Blooming stork s bill (Monsonia nivea, Erodium neveum) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/20t.jpg) Stork s bill (Monsonia nivea, Erodium neveum) with a flower in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/23t.jpg) Sword-leaved helleborine grass (Centropodia forsskalii) on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/06t.jpg) Cornulaca monacantha (local names thalj, thallaj) on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/25t.jpg) Desert species of morning glory (Convolvulus cephalopodus) on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/22t.jpg) Lithified (compacted and hardened, turned to stone) sand dune in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/22t.jpg) Stork s bill (Monsonia nivea, Erodium neveum) with a flower and fruits in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/21t.jpg) Close up of blooming stork s bill (Monsonia nivea, Erodium neveum) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/23t.jpg) Orange lithified (compacted and hardened, turned to stone) sand dune in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/12t.jpg) Desert plant Cornulaca monacantha (local names thalj, thallaj) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/24t.jpg) Close up of sword-leaved helleborine grass (Centropodia forsskalii) on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1799/jpeg/07t.jpg) Climbing an orange lithified (hardened) sand dune in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/18t.jpg) Cornulaca monacantha (local names thalj, thallaj) in windblown sand on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/23t.jpg) Arfaj (Rhanterium epapposum) growing on sand covering gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/08t.jpg) Cornulaca monacantha (local names thalj, thallaj) on windblown sand on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1789/jpeg/04t.jpg) Small blooming plant of Centaurea sinaica (local names birkan, murrar) on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1799/jpeg/08t.jpg) Orange lithified (compacted and hardened, turned to stone) sand dune in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh in south-western Qatar, April 2, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1775/jpeg/24t.jpg) Blooming Arfaj (Rhanterium epapposum) growing on sand covering layers of gypsum crystals (selenite) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh) in south-western Qatar, March 11, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1788/jpeg/14t.jpg) Succulent form of Tetraena qatarense (Zygophyllum qatarense) in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1837/jpeg/20t.jpg) Thorn acacia (Acacia ehrenbergiana) with dry fruits on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, June 10, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1789/jpeg/02t.jpg) Flowers of dyer s croton (giradol, Chrozophora tinctoria, local names Tanoom, zerraij, tannom) on roadside in area of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
![](../../pictures/archives/compress/2016/1787/jpeg/06t.jpg) Slopes of Jebel Al-Nakhsh (Khashm an Nakhsh). South-western Qatar, March 25, 2016
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