The theory that Lut is the thermal center of the earth was proposed by Professor Stratil Sauer from the University of  Vienna  in  Austria  in  1952.  After  some  aerial  analysis,  the  west  part  of  Nosrat  Abad,  Rig-e- Yalan  introduced as the hottest place on earth. Theodore Mono confirmed the mentioned area among the hottest places on

earth.  According  to  NASA’s  maps,  the  hottest  temperature  on  earth  (70.7  centigrade  Celsius) was  recorded  in the lowest area of Lut —an area in the east of Kaluts— in 2005.

Iranian  researchers, including  Professor  Kardavani  and  Mahmoudi  believe  the  hottest  place  of  earth  is  located 

somewhere in this desert. Due to extreme heat, the best months to visit Dasht-e Lut are from November through February.

Lut Desert Inscribed on World Heritage List (UNESCO) as Iran’s First Natural Site.