Martian meteorite found in the Sahara Desert

Martian Meteorite Found in Sahara Dates Back 4.1 Billion Years

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Scientists have identified a meteorite discovered in 2022 in the Sahara Desert in Mali as originating from the Martian crust and dating back at least 4.1 billion years. This makes it potentially the oldest among the 435 known Martian meteorites found on Earth. The finding provides valuable insight into the early geological history of Mars.

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