In the heart of the eastern Karakum Desert, on the territory of the Repetek Biosphere Reserve, a tree grows that has become a true natural legend of Turkmenistan. The black saxaul, known as "Sazak-Palvan", has been withstanding the desert's extreme climate for over a hundred years, where summer temperatures exceed +50°C and severe frosts are possible in winter. Saxaul is … [Read more...]