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Dasht-e Kavir Salt Flats

Vast, shimmering white salt crusts and 'Kavir' polygons that stretch to the horizon in the center of Iran.

Rig-e Jenn Dunes

The mysterious 'Dunes of the Jinn,' featuring massive, rolling sand dunes in one of the world's most remote desert areas.

Binalud Mountain Range

The highest mountains in Khorasan province, providing a rugged and scenic backdrop during the descent into Mashhad.

Mashhad Urban Sprawl

The massive expanse of Iran's second-largest city, densely packed with unique urban planning.

Imam Reza Holy Shrine

If the flight approaches from the south or west, the golden dome of the massive shrine complex is often visible.

Esfahan Industrial Basin

Aerial view of the industrial outskirts of Esfahan and the arid plains surrounding Shahid Beheshti Airport.

Kavir National Park Fringe

Views of the northern boundary of the Great Salt Desert, featuring unique geological folds and sediment layers.

Eastern Alborz Range

On clear days, the distant southern slopes of the Alborz mountains are visible to the far north.

Semnan Foothills

The transition zone where the high desert meets the base of the northern mountain ranges.