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Sulphur and mineral salt formations are seen near Dallol in the Danakil Depression, northern Ethiopia April 22, 2013. The Danakil Depression in Ethiopia is one of the hottest and harshest environments on earth, with an average annual temperature of 94 degrees Fahrenheit (34.4 Celsius). For centuries, merchants have travelled there with caravans of camels to collect salt from the surface of the vast desert basin. The mineral is extracted and shaped into slabs, then loaded onto the animals before being transported back across the desert so that it can be sold around the country. Picture taken April 22, 2013. REUTERS/Siegfried Modola (ETHIOPIA - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY)
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This print showcases the surreal beauty of sulphur and mineral salt formations near Dallol in the Danakil Depression, northern Ethiopia. Taken on April 22,2013, it offers a glimpse into one of the harshest environments on Earth. With an average annual temperature of 94 degrees Fahrenheit (34.4 Celsius), this region is known for its extreme heat. For centuries, intrepid merchants have braved this unforgiving landscape with caravans of camels to collect salt from the vast desert basin. The mineral is carefully extracted and shaped into slabs before being loaded onto these resilient animals for transportation back across the treacherous desert terrain. The image captures not only the ruggedness of this ancient trade route but also highlights the resilience and resourcefulness of those who call this place home. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity in adapting to even the most inhospitable conditions. As you gaze upon this photograph, you can almost feel yourself transported to another time and place – a world where nature's forces shape breathtaking landscapes and humans navigate them with determination. This image invites us to contemplate our own relationship with nature and marvel at both its harshness and its undeniable allure
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