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Rock Formation
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Balanced Rock
Town of North Salem, New York, United States
Balanced Rock is a rock formation of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 41.33404, -73.57153. Attributes: natural, cultural, ceremonial. Balanced Rock is one of the most popular features of Arches National Park, situated in Grand County, Utah, United States. Balanced Rock is located next to the park s main road, at about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) from the park entrance. It is one of only a few prominent features clearly visible from the road. The total height of Balanced Rock is 128 feet (39 m), with the balancing rock rising 55 feet (16.75 m) above the base. This rock is the largest of its kind in the park, weighing approximately 3,577 tons. Located in Town of North Salem, New York, United States.
Praying Hands of Mary
Fortingall, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom
Praying Hands of Mary is a site of sacred significance. Approximate coordinates: 56.60122, -4.07460. Located in Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom.