Barren Land Collection

Mungo Park (1771-1806) encouraged by the sight of a little flower (engraving)
STC176409 Mungo Park (1771-1806) encouraged by the sight of a little flower (engraving) by Corner, J.M. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Msai girls at Shimu la Mungu
Three Msai girls sit on the edge of Shimu la Mungu (a volcanic blow hole known as Gods hole ) with the extinct volcano, Kerimasi, in the distance

The scene at a Msai manyatta south of Lake Natron
The scene at a Msai manyatta, or homestead, as the first rays of sun herald another scorching day in an arid part of northern Tanzania, south of Lake Natron

Mauritania, Tagant, Mauritanian guide in the desert

A series of lava rock pools are situated just off the southern end of Lake Turkana, northern Kenyas Jade Sea. The colour of the water is caused by extreme alkalinity in which green algae with a high

In the golden light of early morning, the spectacular Gheralta Mountains of Northern Ethiopia dwarf Tigray homesteads built on the Hawzien Plain hundreds of feet below

Rodinia prehistoric landscape, artwork
Rodinia prehistoric landscape. Artwork showing a landscape at the time of the Rodinia supercontinent (1.1 billion to 750 million years ago) during the Neoproterozoic Era

Kenorland prehistoric landscape, artwork
Kenorland prehistoric landscape. Artwork showing a landscape at the time of the Kenorland supercontinent (2.7 to 2.1 billion years ago) during the Archean Era and Proterozoic Era

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In the vast expanse of barren land, Mungo Park (1771-1806) found solace in the sight of a delicate little flower. Despite the harshness surrounding him, this engraving captures his hope and determination to explore uncharted territories. As we journey further into this desolate landscape, we encounter three Maasai girls at Shimu la Mungu. Their vibrant attire stands out against the backdrop of arid plains, symbolizing resilience and strength in the face of adversity. Moving south of Lake Natron, we stumble upon a mesmerizing scene at a Maasai manyatta. The nomadic tribe's huts dotting the barren land evoke curiosity about their way of life amidst such challenging conditions. Venturing deeper into Mauritania's Tagant region, our eyes meet with a Mauritanian guide navigating through the unforgiving desert. His knowledge and expertise become invaluable as he leads us through this inhospitable terrain. Amidst this seemingly lifeless environment lies an unexpected oasis – a series of lava rock pools just off our path. These natural wonders provide respite from the desolation and remind us that beauty can thrive even in unlikely places. In the golden light of early morning, rays illuminate Rodinia prehistoric landscape artwork. This depiction transports us back in time when ancient continents collided to form Earth's supercontinent – reminding us that even barren lands have stories etched within them. Similarly, Kenorland prehistoric landscape artwork unveils another chapter from Earth's past. It showcases how landscapes evolve over millions of years – highlighting both destruction and creation on these once-barren grounds. Barren land may seem devoid of life at first glance but look closer; it holds tales untold and secrets waiting to be discovered by those who dare to explore its depths.