ποΈ Dasht-e Lut
UNESCO World Heritage Site in southeastern Iran
π Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 2016
- Second hottest land surface temperature recorded: 70.7Β°C (159.3Β°F) in 2005
- Covers vast stretches of sand dunes, yardangs, and rocky plains in southeastern Iran
- Supports adapted wildlife including sandgrouse, desert monitors, and endangered Asiatic cheetahs
The Dasht-e Lut, also known as the Lut Desert, is a vast and arid landscape in southeastern Iran ...