Here are the most striking features of low-latitude inland areas in the world: flying yellow sand, scorching temperatures and artificially significant landmarks. It has the most famous resources in the world, and the artillery stationed here is as old as its history. This land is engraved with heat, war and suffering. This is the Middle East.

The helicopter circled over this land. It had just flown into this latitude and longitude half an hour ago. Dylan looked into the distance ...