# Winter Rains Reveal Desert Stones

- Place: An Najaf, Iraq (32.0003, 44.3354)
- Published: 2026-11-07T21:56:42.524Z · expires 2026-11-14T21:56:42.524Z
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Winter rains in An Najaf have drawn families to hunt for quartz stones in the desert, per The Insight International.

Local residents are collecting these treasured finds, which are believed to have spiritual significance, Shafaq News reports.

The area's unique geological features are becoming more visible due to the recent precipitation, offering new opportunities for stone collectors.

## Sources

- [Winter rains draw Najaf families to hunt desert quartz stones](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxPdjRXNmxDZzl0cC1YRWhmamhKczN2OUtlVFFRWnZBalJuaEo1a2FSSVJmdE1wTUE2UlE0Z0JjODF3NzNUSHdzN1FEbnFxVlRIVEdCS1hSSmZfS3BMMERMOEdTakhpN0F0SGFLZjlNUm04M0R2X3ByU182X3UwRjVhZXl4Um1DbUF4VGcxM1pLUnBWSk9Kb00wYjd4MkZTRlE?oc=5) · theinsightinternational.com · 2026-11-07
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