Jebel Misht

With its serrated teeth, Jebel Misht (meaning "Comb Mountain") is well named. This striking lump of rock is one of Oman's so-called "exotics" – a limestone mass that is out of sequence with the surrounding geology. Its near vertical sides make it a favorite with rock climbers, while its magical color at sunset make it a favorite with everyone else and a reason why, perhaps, the ancients chose it as a backdrop for their burial sites.