In the parched expanse of Ethiopia's Afar region, where the sun beats down relentlessly and the earth cracks underfoot, the precious commodity of water is a hard-won prize. Here, the nomadic Afar people, with their camel caravans and age-old traditions, have adapted to survive in this harsh environment. They rely on the ingenuity of water harvesting techniques, such as constructing underground cisterns (locally known as berkads) and tapping into subterranean aquifers, to extract life-giving water from the depths of the arid land. These methods, passed down through generations, are a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the Afar people, who have carved out a living in one of the driest regions on Earth.
