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Iran-Dried Lake Of Urmia

An abandoned pier is standing on the dried land of Lake Urmia in West Azerbaijan Province, about 604 km (375 miles) northwest of Tehran, Iran, on January 14, 2014. Once the largest lake in the Middle East and the sixth-largest saltwater lake on Earth, Lake Urmia is a majestic expanse of salt and water, nestled between the East and West Azerbaijan provinces in northwestern Iran. This endorheic salt lake holds a unique place in the region's natural heritage. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10896525
Date Taken	14 January 2014
Location	N/A
Photographer	Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto
Category	Environmental Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto

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