Death Valley to Timbuktu: 7 hottest places on Earth

From Death Valley, USA, to Dasht-e Lut, Iran, the world's hottest places sizzle with temperatures surpassing 50°C (122°F), testing human endurance in arid landscapes

Known for its scorching temperatures, Death Valley holds the record for the highest reliably reported air temperature on Earth, reaching 56.7°C

This large salt desert in southeastern Iran has recorded surface temperatures as high as 70.7°C (159.3°F), making it one of the hottest places on Earth

Located in the Sahara Desert, Kebili experiences extreme heat, with temperatures often exceeding 50°C (122°F) during the summer months

Situated near the edge of the Sahara Desert, Timbuktu regularly sees temperatures above 45°C (113°F) during the hottest part of the year

This agricultural community in the Jordan Valley holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Asia, reaching 54°C

Located along the eastern bank of the Nile River in northern Sudan, Wadi Halfa experiences extreme heat, with temperatures often surpassing 50°C

Known for its intense heat, Tirunelveli in the state of Tamil Nadu regularly sees temperatures above 40°C (104°F) for much of the year