Salma UNESCO Global Geopark

Celebrating Earth Heritage

Salma UNESCO Global Geopark, located at the heart of Saudi Arabia, offers a rare and fascinating glimpse into the Earth’s ancient history. With volcanic and magmatic rocks dating back over 740 million years, the geopark serves as an accessible archive of deep Earth processes. One of the park’s most striking features is the Al-Hutaymah Crater, where visitors can witness dramatic volcanic formations shaped by volcanic eruptions and erosion over millennia. The geopark also harbours diverse desert flora and fauna, including the endangered Nubian ibex and Arabian oryx, uniquely adapted to the arid environment.

Characteristics

Designation date
2025
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Area (ha)
314,500
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