Dasht-e Kavir, Salt desert in Semnan Province, Iran
The Dasht-e Kavir extends across 77,600 square kilometers of the Iranian plateau, containing salt marshes, sand dunes, and clay plains between mountain ranges.
The region transformed from several large lakes into its present desert state over 3,000 years ago during significant climate shifts in the post-glacial period.
The desert edges maintain traditional pastoral communities where inhabitants practice seasonal migrations to sustain their livestock through established grazing patterns.
Temperatures in the desert fluctuate between freezing at night during winter and exceed 50 degrees Celsius in summer, requiring extensive preparation for visits.
The salt lake Daryahcheh-e Namak spans 1,800 square kilometers, creating natural mosaic patterns through the formation of large salt plates.
Location: Semnan Province
Location: Isfahan Province
Location: Yazd Province
Location: South Khorasan Province
Location: Razavi Khorasan Province
Location: Tehran Province
GPS coordinates: 34.73756,54.82710
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:41
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