Experts Explain The Fascinating Phenomenon Of Crop Circles Spotted Around Saudi

Several pilots flying over northern Saudi Arabia recently reported spotting fascinating circular formations across the land, sparking curiosity about what they could be. Many initially likened them to “crop circles,” a phenomenon often wrapped in mystery.

But the explanation turned out to be just as fascinating!

These circles are actually the farmlands of Al-Jawf, one of Saudi Arabia’s most fertile agricultural regions!

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هذي مزارع البسيطاء في الجوف، من أغنى المناطق الزراعية بالمياه في وأكثرها خصوبة، تنتج أنواع مختلفة من المحاصيل من فواكه وخضروات وقمح وشعير وذرة، وتصدر آلاف الأطنان، وأكيد طبعا “أكبر مزرعة زيتون في العالم” pic.twitter.com/iIEnJrK1IX

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Thanks to its rich water resources, Al-Jawf is known for producing a wide variety of crops, including fruits, vegetables, wheat, barley, and corn. The region exports thousands of tons each year and is also home to the largest olive farm in the world.

People have also spotted numerous circles on Google Earth, and it actually looks pretty cool!

@gengborak Arab Saudi sedang menghijaukan buminya… Green Crop Circle Project. #fyp #KSA #foryoupage #masukberanda #saudiarabia #akhirzaman ♬ Suara Musik Malam Seram – Rusli Ridwan