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Ancient Mars Meteorite From the Sahara Is Over 4 Billion Years Old
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Scientists have determined that a meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2022 originated from Mars and is over 4 billion years old. This finding provides new insights into the geological history of the Red Planet.
Why it matters
Dating ancient Martian material helps researchers understand the early conditions of the solar system and the history of Mars.
In 2022, meteorite hunters discovered scattered fragments of an unusual rock in the Sahara Desert in northern Mali.
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