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This mysterious eye-shaped formation, known as 'The Richat Structure' or 'The Eye of the Sahara,' was discovered by an astronaut during a space mission, which only visible from space.


Discover the Richat Structure of Mauritania, known as the Eye of the Sahara. Explore its size, theories, discovery, and visibility from space.

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