Court of the Patriarchs, Sandstone cliff in Zion National Park, Utah, United States.
The Court of the Patriarchs features three distinct peaks named Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, reaching an elevation of 1,300 meters above sea level.
The sandstone formations originated approximately 190 million years ago during the Jurassic period from ancient sand dunes that transformed through geological processes.
Frederick William Clampett named these formations after biblical figures, connecting natural landmarks with religious symbolism in American landscape interpretation.
Visitors can observe the cliffs from designated viewpoints along the main park road, with early morning offering optimal lighting conditions for photography.
The rock formation experiences a cold semi-arid climate zone where annual precipitation remains under 250 millimeters, creating distinct erosion patterns.
Location: Washington County
Elevation above the sea: 1,300 m
GPS coordinates: 37.23720,-112.96494
Latest update: March 12, 2025 15:02
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