Dallol, Former mining settlement in Kilbet Rasu, Ethiopia.
Located in the Afar Depression at 130 meters below sea level, Dallol features mineral deposits and geological formations created by underground heat sources.
The settlement originated in 1918 with the construction of a railway to transport potash, reaching peak production of 51,000 metric tons before World War I.
The Afar people maintain traditional salt extraction methods in the region, using camel caravans to transport blocks through the desert landscape.
Access to Dallol requires specialized transportation and guides, as no direct roads connect to the site, making advance planning essential for visitors.
The location holds the record for the highest average annual temperature of 35 degrees Celsius for an inhabited place on Earth.
Location: Kilbet Rasu
Inception: 1918
Elevation above the sea: -130 m
GPS coordinates: 14.23333,40.30000
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51
Ethiopia offers photographers a range of subjects from medieval architecture to geologically active zones. In the north, Lalibela features eleven churches carved from solid tuff rock during the 12th and 13th centuries, while Axum holds obelisks from the Aksumite Empire that flourished from the 1st to 10th centuries. The Gheralta region of Tigray contains dozens of churches built into cliff faces, accessible via steep trails.The landscape extends from the peaks of the Simien Mountains, rising above 15,000 feet (4,500 meters), to the Danakil Depression, one of the lowest and hottest places on Earth. Bale Mountains National Park supports Ethiopian wolves in afroalpine moorlands, while Awash National Park features acacia woodlands and hot springs. The walled city of Harar Jugol, with its 368 lanes and 82 mosques dating from the 16th century, displays Islamic architecture. The monasteries on Lake Tana islands hold manuscripts from the 14th to 18th centuries, and in Gondar, Fasil Ghebbi documents Ethiopian rule through its 17th and 18th century palaces and churches.
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