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Dasht-e Kavir Edge

The edge of the Great Salt Desert, showing vast, uninhabited expanses of salt marshes and sand dunes.

Karkas Mountain Range

A prominent mountain massif near Natanz that rises sharply from the surrounding central plateau.

City of Qom

The golden dome of the Fatima Masumeh Shrine is often visible as the flight tracks north toward the capital.

Alborz Mountains

The massive northern mountain wall of Iran, frequently snow-capped even in late spring.

Mount Damavand

On clear days, the iconic volcanic cone of Damavand, the highest peak in the Middle East, is visible to the northeast during the final approach.

Zagros Mountain Ranges

Witness the dramatic folded limestone ridges of the central Zagros mountains stretching toward the horizon.

Lake Maharloo

A seasonal salt lake near Shiraz known for its striking pink hue caused by red tide algae.

Isfahan Cityscape

Aerial views of the historic 'Half of the World,' including the Zayanderud River crossing the urban sprawl.

Namak Salt Lake

A vast, white salt crust landscape located between Qom and Tehran, shimmering under the sun.