Locals call this desert city ‘Land of Fire’ – but 320,000 people thrive at -154m below sea level
When locals whisper “Ateş Yeri” – their Uyghur term for “Land of Fire” – they’re not just describing Turpan’s scorching 48°C summers. They’re sharing a secret about survival in one of Earth’s most impossible places. This desert city of 320,000 people thrives at -154 meters below sea level, making it the second-lowest inhabited place on … Lire plus