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Edge of the World

A sheer desert escarpment with views over an ancient seabed, a long drive northwest of Riyadh.

US travel advisory: Level 3, Reconsider Travel · checked 2026-11-03
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Free
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A day

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A sheer desert escarpment with views over an ancient seabed, a long drive northwest of Riyadh.

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