Once Water, Now Desert

Zengi Baba Mausoleum (near Murche) is now in the middle of a desert.  Hard to believe, but ages ago, the area was part of the sea.  ..The large stone balls, nautilus fossils, serve as proof.  Our geologist friend, Blaz, explained it much more eloquently...and accurately. Read more about our visit to Turkmenistan. Once Water, Now Desert
© July 22 2007, Uncornered Market

Zengi Baba Mausoleum (near Murche) is now in the middle of a desert. Hard to believe, but ages ago, the area was part of the sea. ..The large stone balls, nautilus fossils, serve as proof. Our geologist friend, Blaz, explained it much more eloquently...and accurately.


Read more about our visit to Turkmenistan.

Picture Location
Turkmen Gothic Desert Landscapes
Scoping out the Desert Camel Crossing
Photo Tags
Camera Settings
Model - NIKON D70
Exposure - 0.01 sec (1/100)
Aperture - f/5
Exposure Bias - 0/6 EV
Focal Length - 56 mm
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