Afar Collection

Ardipithecus ramidus landscape. Artwork of Ardipithecus ramidus male and female hominids (right) climbing a fallen branch and standing in an African forest during the Pliocene. A

Camels caravan carrying salt extracted from Dallol salt mines, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Portrait of young sisters girls with braids, Asaita, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Two miners breaking up salt blocks in the salt flat, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Salt blocks extracted from salt flats, Dallol, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Isolated wood stick in salt desert on Lake Karum at sunset, Dallol, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Ehtiopia, Dancalia, Danakil depression, Dallol hot water mineral spring

Afari woman
Trevor Cole

Young boy writing on blackboard at school, Melabday, Asso Bhole, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Afar man looking at the smoke coming out from Erta Ale volcano caldera, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Herder with camel caravan passing through salt mines, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Pools of volcanic acid sulphur, Dallol, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Camels caravan carrying salt from the Dallol salt flats, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Salt rocks formations and pools of volcanic sulfuric acid, Dallol, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Volcanic rocks, Dallol, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Surreal colorful landscape of Dallol volcanic area, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Aerial panoramic of Lake Afrera (or Lake Afdera) and salt flats, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Sunrise over the salt Lake Afrera (or Lake Afdera), Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Children running in Melabday ethiopian village, Asso Bhole, Dallol, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Issa girl
Trevor Cole

A quest for salt
Trevor Cole

Caravans
Trevor Cole

Train after train
Trevor Cole

Young Afar girl
Trevor Cole

Salt of the earth
Trevor Cole

Afar salt worker
Trevor Cole

Caravan of salt
Trevor Cole

The salt of Ethiopia
Trevor Cole

Afar tribeswoman
Trevor Cole

Naval Military Man And Jolly Jack
A pair of wartime illustrations from a children's ABC book. The left image shows authoritative naval man holding papers tucked under his arm

Kaffirs, holding Spare Horses, witnessing the Battle from Afar (litho)
1605471 Kaffirs, holding Spare Horses, witnessing the Battle from Afar (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kaffirs, holding Spare Horses)

For Auld Lang Syne (engraving)
1041022 For Auld Lang Syne (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: For Auld Lang Syne)

My Pretty Page, Look out Afar (engraving)
1617976 My Pretty Page, Look out Afar (engraving) by Woolmer, Arthur Joseph (1805-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Pretty Page, Look out Afar)

Salt and sweat
Trevor Cole

Afari
Trevor Cole

SLEEPING BEAUTY - 1
The Prince sees the spellbound castle from afar, almost buried in unrestrained vegetation

China, Mu Tian Yu, The Great Wall Of China, Bright Red Sky And Distant Moon

China, Mu Tian Yu, The Great Wall With Misty Yellow Sky, Flags Along Wall

China, Great Wall Of China; Mu Tian Yu

China, Great Wall Of China seen from inside tower; Mu Tian Yu

Hawaii, Lanai, Koele Lodge, A Chapel Behind A Wooden Fence

Lake Abbe, on the border of Djibouti and Ethiopia, is the last in a line of alkaline lakes in which the Awash River dissipates

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

An Afar camel caravan crosses the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti, as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon sun. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

An Afar camel caravan crossing the salt flats of Lake Assal, Djibouti as shadows lengthen in the late afternoon. At 509 feet below sea level, Lake Assal is the lowest place in Africa

Illustration to Venetian Air, a poem by Thomas Moore
Illustration to a poem, Venetian Air, by Thomas Moore -- dearest Ninetta... beneath thy mask shrouded, I ll know thee afar. From a publication entitled National Airs (6 volumes, 1818-1827)

Iraq / Tell Afar
An engraving showing Layards camp close to Tell Afer. Recent excavations close by at Qermez Dere have revealed evidence of an early Aceramic Neolithic settlement. Date: 1849

Jamestown Exhibition, Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The card features an aerial view of the Exnibition site, a fine illustration of a Red Indian Brave and two inset illustrations

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In the vast and ancient landscape of Ardipithecus ramidus, where time seems to stretch infinitely, a train after train of thoughts traverse through my mind. Amongst the rugged terrain, I catch a glimpse of a young Afar girl, her eyes reflecting the wisdom inherited from generations past. The Afar people are truly the salt of the earth, their resilience and determination evident in every step they take. An Afar salt worker labors tirelessly under the scorching sun, extracting precious crystals that hold both flavor and history within them. An Afari woman stands tall amidst a caravan of salt, leading her tribe towards prosperity. The salt of Ethiopia flows through their veins as they navigate through life's challenges with grace and strength. As I venture deeper into this captivating region, I encounter an Afar tribeswoman whose presence commands respect. Her traditional attire tells tales of tradition and heritage that have stood against the test of time. Amidst this mesmerizing journey lies another tale - that of a naval military man alongside Jolly Jack. Their camaraderie transcends borders as they share stories over cups filled with Ethiopian coffee brewed by welcoming locals. Caravans carrying salt extracted from Dallol salt mines in Danakil Depression pass by me like silent giants. Camels march gracefully across barren lands while bearing these invaluable treasures upon their humps – symbols of trade and sustenance for countless communities. In Asaita, located in the heartland Region, two young sisters stand side by side with braids adorning their heads like crowns. Their portrait captures innocence intertwined with dreams yet to be realized – representing hope for future generations in this land rich with culture and diversity. Afar beckons explorers to immerse themselves in its raw beauty; it is an invitation to witness humanity's connection to nature at its most elemental form. From ancient landscapes to vibrant traditions passed down through centuries, this region holds the key to unlocking Ethiopia's soul.