Iran’s Kouh-e Sorkh desert in photos

The desert of Kouh-e Sorkh (Red Mountain) lies in Sorkheh County of Iran’s north-central province of Semnan.

The desert is called Kouh-e Sorkh due to the red color of its salt hills.

The area, covered by clay, is known for its salt-tolerant plants such as tamarisk and haloxylon.

The desert is very spectacular due to its beautiful structures that have been formed as a result of erosion.

It is home to an eagle-shaped rock formed by wind.

The area also includes unique geological phenomena like tunnel erosion.

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