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What are the clay-covered interdune depressions of the Karakum Desert used for?
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Karakum Desert
The Caspian Sea and Karakum Desert.
The clay-covered interdune depressions in the Karakum Desert, known as takyr, serve as vital catchment basins for the area's limited precipitation. By collecting this scarce water, these depressions make it possible to cultivate fruits such as melons and grapes.1