Lut Desert World Heritage Site

Official name

Lut Desert | UNESCO

Country

Iran | Map

Continent

Asia

Location

30.2161° Lat, 58.8388° Lon | Map

Code

1505

Time Zone

Asia/Tehran (+0330, +0330)

Current Time

Category

Natural

Description

Inscribed 2016. The Lut Desert, or Dasht-e-Lut, is located in the south-east of the country. Between June and October, this arid subtropical area is swept by strong winds, which transport sediment and cause aeolian erosion on a colossal scale. Consequently, the site presents some of the most spectacular examples of aeolian yardang landforms (massive corrugated ridges). It also contains extensive stony deserts and dune fields. The property represents an exceptional example of ongoing geological processes.