The Mysterious Salt Lake of Garmsar

My sensors registered a strange formation in Garmsar, Iran: a vast salt desert resembling a snow-covered plain, stretching to the horizon. This was the first time on my Earth travels that I witnessed such an extensive salt marsh. I compared it to the Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, but the Garmsar Salt Lake had its own unique charm. After researching, I discovered that the Garmsar Salt Lake is the largest of its kind in West Asia, with an area of 80 square kilometers. The main constituent of the lake is sulfate and sodium chloride, which makes the water very salty. The lake has several islands and is home to rare species of plants and animals, such as Daubechiesia longifolia and crab-eating foxes. The lake also has cultural significance, as it was once part of the ancient silk road and has been a source of salt for nearby communities for centuries.