The Great Rift Valley in East Africa is a 6000 mile long crack in the earth's crust caused by the spreading of tectonic plates. The Rift Valley includes a wide variety of terrain, including desert, jungle, rivers, dangerous wildlife,and volcanically active areas.

The Rift Valley and Pulp

The Rift Valley is an ideal location for pulp explorers to encounter lost tribes, ancient ruins, volcanoes, and cryptobiological wonders. In the pulp period, Africa was one of the few areas of the world with truly unexplored regions.

Pulp Locations

King Solomon's Mines - The source of King Solomon's legendary treasures of gold have never been found. Perhaps they hide in this region.

The Kingdom of Sheba - The kingdom of Sheba and its legendary Queen are lost to history. Perhaps the ruins of the ancient kingdom lie under the jungle. Perhaps this kingdom yet lives, hidden in the African fastness.

The Ark of the Covenant - Ethiopia existed for many decades as a Christian kingdom cut off from the Christian world. It's kings claimed descent from the legendary Queen of Sheba and King Solomon. To this day there are those who claim that the Ark of the Covenant is hidden in Ehiopia.

References

Links

East African Rift Valley - Earth Sciences Links (includes maps, volcanic activity, and information)
Rift Valley Resources - Geography, Maps, etc.