Dessicated Collection

Peruvian Mummies, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Peruvian Mummies, 1850. Two days journey from Calama lies an old Peruvian burial-place, called Chin-Chin. The bodies are there in a semicircle, to the number of 500 or 600 - men, women

Dried up river bed in the Anti Atlas mountains of Morocco, North Africa. April 2012. In recent years, rainfall totals have reduced by around 75% as a result of climate change

Eucalyptus trees killed by the drought which lasted from 1996-2011, Lake Eucumbene, New South Wales, Australia

Farmers watering hole on a farm almost dried up during drought which lasted from 1996-2011. Shepperton, Victoria, Australia. February 2010

Abandoned dead and dying Orange trees that no longer have water to irrigate them near Bakersfield, California, USA. October 2014

A dead tree bside the sand dunes at Sossvlei in Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Dead trees bside the sand dunes at Sossvlei in Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia

Mummified heads
Mummified head and a skull surrounded by materials. Mummies such as this are found in several sites in the arid highlands of southern Peru, preserved by the extreme dryness

Skull of an Indian Elephant (Elephas maximus), side view

dry long dead dromedary camel calf carcass half buried by sand in the desert, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April

Raisins

Echinus escelentus, edible sea urchin above view upper or aboral surface with dermal bumps arranged radially in rows around the central hole

Desicated gecko
Desiccated gecko. Dead moorish gecko (Tarentola mauritanica). This species of gecko is found in Mediterranean countries. This specimen was found at an altitude of 1000 metres

North-western Africa, satellite image C013 / 5160
North-western Africa, satellite image. North is at top. This north-western portion of Africa, over a thousand kilometres across, includes Morocco (left) and northern parts of Algeria

Peruvian mummy
Mummy in a desert. Mummies such as this are found in several sites in the arid highlands of southern Peru, preserved by the extreme dryness. Many still retain their skin and hair

Mummified skull and hair resting on ropes. Mummies such as this are found in several sites in the arid highlands of southern Peru, preserved by the extreme dryness

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"Nature's Silent Symphony: A Haunting Beauty in Dessicated Landscapes" In the vast expanse of Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia, a surreal sight unfolds. Dead trees stand tall and proud beside the towering sand dunes of Sossvlei. Once vibrant and full of life, these skeletal remains now serve as haunting reminders of nature's relentless power. Journeying further north to Morocco's Anti Atlas mountains, another desolate scene emerges. The once mighty river bed lies dry and barren, its cracked earth whispering tales of lost vitality. In this arid landscape, time seems to stand still as the sun beats down mercilessly on the parched land. Down under in Australia's Lake Eucumbene region, eucalyptus trees bear witness to a prolonged drought that lasted for over a decade. These majestic giants succumbed to the harsh reality of water scarcity, their withered branches reaching out towards an absent sky. Closer to home, on farms battling against Mother Nature's wrath during that same devastating drought period from 1996-2011, watering holes became mere puddles clinging desperately onto survival. Farmers fought tooth and nail to keep their livelihoods alive amidst crumbling landscapes. Venturing into California near Bakersfield reveals yet another heartbreaking scene - abandoned orange trees left without sustenance or care due to dwindling water supplies. Once thriving orchards now resemble ghostly graveyards where hope has long faded away. Amidst all these desiccated landscapes lies an eerie beauty - a testament to nature's resilience even in its darkest moments. These dead trees become stoic sentinels guarding secrets untold; they symbolize both loss and endurance simultaneously. As we gaze upon these silent witnesses scattered across continents, let us not forget our responsibility towards preserving our fragile ecosystems. Let us learn from their plight and strive for sustainable practices that ensure our planet's survival.