The Rig-e Jenn (Persian: ریگ جن, lit. ‘Dune of the Jinn‘), or Desert of Spirits,[1] is an area of sand dunes straddling Semnan province and Isfahan province in Iran‘s Great Salt Desert.[2]
According to desert folklore, the dunes are inhabited by malevolent spirits and demons.[3] It is believed that those who venture into the dunes are destined to never return.[4]
References
- ^ Iran Tourism & Touring Organization
- ^ “Rig-e Jenn: the bizarre land of elves!”. Tehran Times. 2022-12-30. Retrieved 2024-01-03.
- ^ “Rig-e Jenn, Desert of Spirits”. Financial Tribune. 8 October 2014. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ “Rig-e Jenn-Iran’s Bermuda Triangle”. OasisIran. 2020-05-18. Retrieved 2024-01-03.