Ol Doinyo Lengai, known as the “Mountain of God” in the lyrical Maasai language, reigns as Earth’s most peculiar volcano. Nestled within Tanzania’s stunning landscape, it breaks the mold as the sole active volcano that spews forth natro-carbonatite lava, defying the usual silica-based molten rock. This lava, with its captivating black hue, is a product of its unique chemical structure and erupts at a surprisingly low temperature. While the fiery giants of Hawaii unleash basaltic lava that can soar to a scorching 1100 degrees Celsius, Ol Doinyo Lengai’s molten marvel emerges at a mere 510 degrees Celsius. The enchantment only deepens when this enigmatic black lava encounters moisture, transforming into a dazzling white, creating the illusion that the summit is cloaked in snow—when in reality, it is merely a spectacular metamorphosis of lava at play.

Remains of the Sacred City of Caral : This archaeological site is located in the Supe Valley, in the province of Barranca, Lima region, Peru. The Sacred City of Caral is the most prominent manifestation of the Caral Civilization, the oldest in America, due to its 5,000 years of age (3000 – 1900 BC), monumental architecture and development achieved by the society that built it. In 2009, this main urban center of the Caral Civilization, the oldest in America, entered the UNESCO World Heritage list, confirming its exceptional universal value that must be protected for the benefit of humanity. The archaeological site occupies an approximate area of ​​68 hectares and is made up of a core area with 32 public buildings and several residential complexes, and two peripheral areas: one of them borders the Supe valley. In the past, social, cultural and economic activities were carried out in this city in coordination with the socio-political authorities of other nearby centers. The civilizat