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Poster Print : At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa
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At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa
At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa. From time immemorial, nomadic Afar tribesmen have come here regularly with their camels to collect salt. More recently, mechanical harvesting has begun in an attempt to satisfy an
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Afar African Landscape Crystal Desertification Djibouti Harvest Indigenous People Industry Load Lorry Sacks Saline Salt Deposit Salt Flat Salt Mine Tribesman Bulldozer Crystallise Lake Assal Mineral Deposits
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Dive into the depths of Africa with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Print of Lake Assal. This stunning image, captured by NP from Discover Images by AWL, showcases Lake Assal, the continent's lowest point at 509 feet below sea level. Witness the breathtaking landscape where nomadic Afar tribesmen have gathered for centuries to collect salt with their camels. Bring the mystery and wonder of this unique location into your home or office with our high-quality, vibrant poster print. Order yours today and let the adventure begin!
A1 Poster (84.1 x 59.4cm, 33.1" x 23.4" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 73.9cm x 59.4cm (29.1" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 84.1cm x 59.4cm (33.1" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the mesmerizing beauty of Lake Assal, located at an astonishing 509 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point in Africa. The image transports us to this remote corner of Djibouti, where the vastness of a crystal-clear lake meets the ruggedness of a desert landscape. For centuries, indigenous Afar tribesmen have been drawn to this extraordinary place with their loyal camels. They come here regularly to collect salt, a tradition that has stood the test of time. The nomadic tribesmen skillfully load sacks onto their camels, carefully harvesting salt from the saline-rich deposits found around Lake Assal. In recent years, modernization has brought about mechanical harvesting techniques in an attempt to meet growing demands for this precious mineral. Bulldozers and lorries now play a role in extracting and transporting salt from these ancient grounds. However, as we admire this stunning photograph capturing both tradition and progress intertwined within African history, let us not forget the environmental challenges faced by Lake Assal. Desertification threatens its delicate ecosystem and calls for sustainable practices in mining operations. Through this powerful image captured by NP from Discover Images by AWL (not associated with any commercial use), we are reminded of both nature's wonders and our responsibility towards preserving them for future generations.
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