Tabas UNESCO Global Geopark
2023UNESCO Global Geopark, inscribed 2023, in Iran. Explore Iran's largest wildlife refuge, covering 1.5 million hectares and home to the endangered Asian cheetah. Discover diverse landscapes including sand dunes, mountains, and salt marshes, as well as rich flora and fauna such as bitter almond, wild fig, leopards, caracals, and chinkaras. Discover the ancient craft of Tabas engraving, where intricate designs are created on copper and tin using traditional burin techniques.