'Uruq Bani Ma'arid
محمية عروق بني معارض
Protected area in Saudi Arabia
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation3:18
Welcome to the Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve, a profound testament to the resilience of nature and the triumph of modern conservation. As you stand here at the edge of the Rub Al Khali, known universally as the Empty Quarter, you are…
Listen in the app2The Eco-Camp and Ranger Station3:10
Our journey through Uruq Bani Ma'arid officially begins here at the Al-Khaimah Al-Beeyah, or the Eco-Camp. This facility stands as a tangible symbol of modern environmental stewardship, born from a strategic collaboration between…
Listen in the app3The Great Dunes Threshold3:24
As we cross the boundary away from the Eco-Camp, we are immediately confronted by the Great Dunes Threshold. Here, the true majesty of the Rub Al Khali reveals itself in a towering ocean of sand. …
Listen in the app4The Arabian Oryx Resettlement Plains3:22
We have now reached the Resettlement Plains, a broad, sweeping valley between the high dunes that serves as the stage for one of the greatest conservation victories of the twentieth century. This is the realm of the Arabian Oryx,…
Listen in the app5The Reem Gazelle Basins3:09
Moving further into the undulating interior of the reserve, we enter the Reem Gazelle Basins. While the Arabian Oryx might claim the title of the desert's most famous resident, it is the Reem gazelle that truly masters the art of…
Listen in the app6The Botanical Valleys3:12
We now transition into an area that defies all conventional expectations of the Empty Quarter: The Botanical Valleys, known in local terms as Wadi Al-Nabat. While it may seem entirely paradoxical to find a flourishing valley of…
Listen in the app7The Sandgrouse Nesting Grounds3:39
As we continue our exploration, we arrive at a remarkably subtle feature of the landscape: The Sandgrouse Nesting Grounds. To the untrained eye, the gravel and sparse scrub here look completely unremarkable, but this specific…
Listen in the app8The Wildlife Observation Ridge3:09
Our route brings us up to the Wildlife Observation Ridge, a high vantage point offering sweeping views of the underlying basins. From this elevated position, equipped with binoculars, patient observers can witness the raw,…
Listen in the app9Closing3:07
As our journey through the Uruq Bani Ma'arid Reserve comes to a close, we must take a moment to reflect on the profound transformations we have witnessed. We stand near the exit tracks, preparing to leave the deep sands behind…
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What is 'Uruq Bani Ma'arid?
'Uruq Bani Ma'arid is a place with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 29 min 30 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 19.3369, 45.9039 |
| Last updated |