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White Desert National Park, Egypt
Stoic stones
Reminiscent of the American Southwest's red sandstone, but standing an ocean away and then some, these statuesque stones will appear several shades paler in the brightness of midday. We're seeing just three of the countless limestone pillars that burst through the sand – often in curious shapes – here in Egypt's White Desert. It takes hours to drive here from any major city in the country, but whether whitewashed by midday sun or painted in ochres by a light-brushed horizon, it's worth a bit of an expedition.
Stoic stones
Reminiscent of the American Southwest's red sandstone, but standing an ocean away and then some, these statuesque stones will appear several shades paler in the brightness of midday. We're seeing just three of the countless limestone pillars that burst through the sand – often in curious shapes – here in Egypt's White Desert. It takes hours to drive here from any major city in the country, but whether whitewashed by midday sun or painted in ochres by a light-brushed horizon, it's worth a bit of an expedition.
This national park is located several hours' drive from Cairo or Alexandria, far from the fertile banks of the Nile.
© Bernd Grundmann / Huber / eStock Photo 2026-09-11 08:45:51 :