limestone

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The surrounding landscape is made of karst, a type of sharp limestone terrain that lacks stable soil.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“Grand and lavish, this limestone townhouse, on a highly coveted block known for its magnificent residences, is truly unparalleled,” it stated, noting that the property was “designed for luxurious living and the highest caliber entertaining.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

Blood stained the white limestone rocks, blending in with the West Bank's distinctive reddish soil.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Dramatic waterfalls cascade over limestone steps in the Swale making this swimming spot especially picturesque.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

The drive through the tribal lands of the Khyber Pass, winding between cliffs of shale and limestone, was just as I remembered it—Baba and I had driven through the broken terrain back in 1974.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini