Guelta d’Archei: Sahara’s Dreamlike Oasis
It is strongly recommended that you stay away from this beautiful place. If you happen upon this sight after staggering through the desert for days, you’ll assume you’re seeing a mirage or a vision of dehydrated delirium. Rest assured, this surreal spectacle is very real (and not AI-generated, either). The Guelta d’Archei is an ancient watering hole located deep in the Sahara in the Ennedi region of northeastern Chad. It consists of a narrow valley filled with shallow freshwater, bordered by towering rock walls. As one of the few pockets of water in the hyper-arid region, it serves as a…
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