Also known as: Dune of the Jinn, Kavir-e Jen, The genies’ dune, Rigjen Desert
Rig-e Jenn desert is located in the west and southwest of Dasht-e Kavir (A “jinn” is a spirit in Islamic culture and this place was once (and in some places still) believed to accommodate evil spirits). This desert covers an area of 3800 square kilometers. Actually, the desert is an enormous area of sand dunes with steep slope on the eastern side and ...
Different stories and fictions have been created around this desert and it is a region traveling to which is not possible without a professional group. Rig-e Jenn marshes are among the most dangerous parts of this desert coming out of which is not easy so that it can even leads to death. This part of the desert is considered to be the Bermuda Triangle of Iran. | Copyright: Azam Habibi
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
This desert is a vast area of sand dunes in the middle of Dasht-e Kavir, Iran's central desert in the border region of the Semnan and Isfahan provinces. It was not travelled by the old caravan travellers, who believed it is a place where evil spirits live.
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
Different stories and fictions have been created around this desert and it is a region traveling to which is not possible without a professional group. Rig-e Jenn marshes are among the most dangerous parts of this desert coming out of which is not easy so that it can even leads to death. This part of the desert is considered to be the Bermuda Triangle of Iran.
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns.
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
In the old times, caravans and desert tourists have never passed through it and there are no villages or any roads there yet and just a few researchers have passed through it. Our ancestors believed that this area is put on a curse and it is the location of the fauns and devils. Today, most of the people in cities and villages around also believe in it and tell such stories.
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns.
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
Different stories and fictions have been created around this desert and it is a region traveling to which is not possible without a professional group. Rig-e Jenn marshes are among the most dangerous parts of this desert coming out of which is not easy so that it can even leads to death. This part of the desert is considered to be the Bermuda Triangle of Iran.
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
This desert is a vast area of sand dunes in the middle of Dasht-e Kavir, Iran's central desert in the border region of the Semnan and Isfahan provinces. It was not travelled by the old caravan travellers, who believed it is a place where evil spirits live. | Copyright: Behnam Yousefi
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
The desert consists of sand dunes, dry riverbeds, crystallized salt flowers, salt planes, rare vegetation here and there and a hard and often dried and cracked mud surface.
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns.
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
This desert is a vast area of sand dunes in the middle of Dasht-e Kavir, Iran's central desert in the border region of the Semnan and Isfahan provinces. It was not travelled by the old caravan travellers, who believed it is a place where evil spirits live.
Rig-e Jenn (Bermuda Triangle of Iran)
The desert consists of sand dunes, dry riverbeds, crystallized salt flowers, salt planes, rare vegetation here and there and a hard and often dried and cracked mud surface.
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
Different stories and fictions have been created around this desert and it is a region traveling to which is not possible without a professional group. Rig-e Jenn marshes are among the most dangerous parts of this desert coming out of which is not easy so that it can even leads to death. This part of the desert is considered to be the Bermuda Triangle of Iran.
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
This desert is a vast area of sand dunes in the middle of Dasht-e Kavir, Iran's central desert in the border region of the Semnan and Isfahan provinces. It was not travelled by the old caravan travellers, who believed it is a place where evil spirits live.
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
In the old times, caravans and desert tourists have never passed through it and there are no villages or any roads there yet and just a few researchers have passed through it. Our ancestors believed that this area is put on a curse and it is the location of the fauns and devils. Today, most of the people in cities and villages around also believe in it and tell such stories.
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
In the old times, caravans and desert tourists have never passed through it and there are no villages or any roads there yet and just a few researchers have passed through it. Our ancestors believed that this area is put on a curse and it is the location of the fauns and devils. Today, most of the people in cities and villages around also believe in it and tell such stories. | Copyright: Behnam Yousefi
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
This is not a place where one goes alone. It’s in the middle of nowhere and the only way to access it is through harsh terrain with no roads and no telephone coverage. | Copyright: Behnam Yousefi
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
In the old times, caravans and desert tourists have never passed through it and there are no villages or any roads there yet and just a few researchers have passed through it. Our ancestors believed that this area is put on a curse and it is the location of the fauns and devils. Today, most of the people in cities and villages around also believe in it and tell such stories. | Copyright: Behnam Yousefi
Rig-e Jenn (Dune of the Jinn)
Rig-e Jenn is a desert region in the south of Semnan and southwest of Dasht-e Kavir, between Semnan and Isfahan provinces. | Copyright: Behnam Yousefi
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
The huge amount of active sand hills without any plants have covered a vast area. All Rig-e Jenn is covered with lots of wind-blown sand and salty alluvium from Alborz mountains.
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns. | Copyright: Behnam Yousefi
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
This desert is a vast area of sand dunes in the middle of Dasht-e Kavir, Iran's central desert in the border region of the Semnan and Isfahan provinces. It was not travelled by the old caravan travellers, who believed it is a place where evil spirits live. | Copyright: Behnam Yousefi
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
The huge amount of active sand hills without any plants have covered a vast area. All Rig-e Jenn is covered with lots of wind-blown sand and salty alluvium from Alborz mountains. | Copyright: Behnam Yousefi
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
The huge amount of active sand hills without any plants have covered a vast area. All Rig-e Jenn is covered with lots of wind-blown sand and salty alluvium from Alborz mountains. | Copyright: Behnam Yousefi
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Rig’e Jenn received its name from the belief that the area was haunted by spirits and the devil. This belief was strengthened by, and probably originated from the fact that perhaps many had entered the desert and never returned. Sometimes the notorious winds of Rig-e Jenn howl ominously, sounding like a supernatural wail that triggers even the most rigid skeptics’ imagination. | Copyright: Behnam Yousefi
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
In the old times, caravans and desert tourists have never passed through it and there are no villages or any roads there yet and just a few researchers have passed through it. Our ancestors believed that this area is put on a curse and it is the location of the fauns and devils. Today, most of the people in cities and villages around also believe in it and tell such stories. | Copyright: Behnam Yousefi
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
The huge amount of active sand hills without any plants have covered a vast area. All Rig-e Jenn is covered with lots of wind-blown sand and salty alluvium from Alborz mountains. | Copyright: Behnam Yousefi
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
In the old times, caravans and desert tourists have never passed through it and there are no villages or any roads there yet and just a few researchers have passed through it. Our ancestors believed that this area is put on a curse and it is the location of the fauns and devils. Today, most of the people in cities and villages around also believe in it and tell such stories. | Copyright: Thomas Flensted
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
In the old times, caravans and desert tourists have never passed through it and there are no villages or any roads there yet and just a few researchers have passed through it. Our ancestors believed that this area is put on a curse and it is the location of the fauns and devils. Today, most of the people in cities and villages around also believe in it and tell such stories. | Copyright: Thomas Flensted
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
In the old times, caravans and desert tourists have never passed through it and there are no villages or any roads there yet and just a few researchers have passed through it. Our ancestors believed that this area is put on a curse and it is the location of the fauns and devils. Today, most of the people in cities and villages around also believe in it and tell such stories. | Copyright: Thomas Flensted
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Different stories and fictions have been created around this desert and it is a region traveling to which is not possible without a professional group. Rig-e Jenn marshes are among the most dangerous parts of this desert coming out of which is not easy so that it can even leads to death. This part of the desert is considered to be the Bermuda Triangle of Iran. | Copyright: Thomas Flensted
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Rig’e Jenn received its name from the belief that the area was haunted by spirits and the devil. This belief was strengthened by, and probably originated from the fact that perhaps many had entered the desert and never returned. | Copyright: Thomas Flensted
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Locals believe in some fictions and stories that left many questions unanswered. However, the cause of most of these phenomena has today been recognized. | Copyright: Thomas Flensted
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns. | Copyright: Thomas Flensted
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Different stories and fictions have been created around this desert and it is a region traveling to which is not possible without a professional group. Rig-e Jenn marshes are among the most dangerous parts of this desert coming out of which is not easy so that it can even leads to death. This part of the desert is considered to be the Bermuda Triangle of Iran. | Copyright: Thomas Flensted
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Rig’e Jenn received its name from the belief that the area was haunted by spirits and the devil. This belief was strengthened by, and probably originated from the fact that perhaps many had entered the desert and never returned. | Copyright: Thomas Flensted
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Locals believe in some fictions and stories that left many questions unanswered. However, the cause of most of these phenomena has today been recognized. | Copyright: Thomas Flensted
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns. | Copyright: Thomas Flensted
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Different stories and fictions have been created around this desert and it is a region traveling to which is not possible without a professional group. Rig-e Jenn marshes are among the most dangerous parts of this desert coming out of which is not easy so that it can even leads to death. This part of the desert is considered to be the Bermuda Triangle of Iran. | Copyright: Thomas Flensted
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns.
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns.
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns.
Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits (Dune of the Jinn)
Situated in the center of Dasht-e Kavir, central Iran, Rig-e Jenn is one of the least-explored deserts in Iran. Locals still believe that the area is haunted by evil spirits or jinns.
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