Crystal Mountain
جبل الكريستال
A roadside limestone ridge covered in calcite and quartz crystals, with a natural stone archway through its middle, a classic stop on the White Desert tour.
جبل الكريستال lies beside the road between Bawiti and the White Desert. The whole small hill is built up of calcite and quartz crystals that glitter in the sun, and a natural stone hole in the middle can be walked through. Visitors usually stop for 20–30 minutes for photos. This is a protected area, and removing or breaking off crystals is strictly prohibited. Loose crystals on the ground are sharp, so wear closed shoes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Agabat Valley
- White Desert National Park
- El Heiz
- Black Desert
- Temple of Alexander the Great
- Temple of Ain el-Muftella
- Bawiti Old Town & Ain el-Bishmu
- Golden Mummies Museum (Bawiti)