Geology in Iran

Colorful mineral deposits turn these mountains into an Impressionist fantasy.

Two Chinese dragons guard the caves of this medieval temple in Iran.

Hundreds of stones dangle from barren trees in the middle of the desert.

Iran's colorful terraces are a rare geological masterpiece.

Modern-day cave dwellers carve elaborate homes out of volcanic debris.

One of the world's largest salt caves is filled with fragile salt sculptures, salt rivers, and huge salt megadomes.