Dasht-e Kavir, Salt desert in Semnan Province, Iran
Dasht-e Kavir is a vast salt desert stretching across central Iran, formed from ancient dried lakes. The landscape consists of salt marshes, sand dunes, and clay plains separated by mountain ranges.
The desert formed thousands of years ago when a series of large lakes dried out due to climate shifts. This geological transformation created the landscape that visitors see today.
The desert edges maintain traditional pastoral communities where inhabitants practice seasonal migrations to sustain their livestock through established grazing patterns.
The climate is extreme, with freezing nights in winter and scorching heat during summer days. Visitors should prepare thoroughly and bring water and protective gear.
The salt lake Daryahcheh-e Namak creates a striking natural mosaic of large salt plates visible across its surface. This unusual pattern forms through salt crystallization under harsh conditions.
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