From: "John Pint", INTERNET:jpint@zajil.net
Date: 11/13/99,  9:41 AM
Re:   Where are the caves


Thanks, Hani!
Much of the Eastern Province of your country is lying on one or more beds of
very old limestone, formed around 60 million years ago. Since most caves are
formed in limestone, we suspected there might be something interesting under
the Saudi deserts!

Where are the caves located? Well, the best way to visit them is in the
company of experienced cave explorers. Caves can be very dangerous places
and it's good to learn how to visit them safely. Also, there are things that
can be done to reduce the chances that the wonderful formations in the caves
(like stalactites and stalagmites) might be damaged by visitors.

I notice that you are a student at KF University of Petroleum and Minerals.
Maybe we can work together on establishing a CAVING CLUB at the University.
Many of us who have experience in cave exploring would be happy to help you
out and to take you to some great caves.... but after doing some training.

What do you think?

John Pint