Solomon's Pillars - Timna Park, Eilat, Israel - Places of Geologic Significance on Waymarking.com

"Solomon’s pillars are red sandstone rock formations that look like huge stone pillars. The 40 meters tall pillars were formed by wind and water erosion. The impressive shape of the pillars that resembles a temple brought the ancient Egyptians, (1300 BCE) who carved copper in the Timna Valley to erect a temple to the goddess of Hathor at their foot. You can park the car here, and continue on foot for a few minutes to the site, or go a 12 kilometers hike that climbs to the summit of Timna Mountain and visits the pillars along the way."
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"Most of the rocks in Timna valley consist of sandstone. Sandstone is a base material for unique geological formations in Timna like Solomon's Pillars. Erosion of sandstone caused by wind and rain results in peculiar forms. As far as Solomon's Pillars are concerned, water eroded sandstone through cracks in the rocks to separate the rocks into distinct pillars."
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Waymark is confirmed to be publicly accessible: yes Parking Coordinates: N 29° 46.082 W 034° 57.258 Access fee (In local currency): 44.00 Requires a high clearance vehicle to visit.: no Requires 4x4 vehicle to visit.: no Public Transport available: yes Website reference: [Web Link]

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