states: [kenya]
category: natural
year: 1997
region: Africa
latitude/longitude: 3.0513055560, 36.5036666700
Lake Turkana, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kenya, is a striking desert lake renowned for its unique jade-green waters and rich biodiversity. Often called the "Cradle of Mankind," it hosts significant archaeological sites with fossils and artifacts that trace early human evolution. The surrounding harsh volcanic landscape, coupled with its role as a vital habitat for migratory birds and rare species, underscores its global scientific and ecological value.
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