"Eye of the Sahara: Mauritania's Majestic Desert Dome"

The Eye of the Sahara, also known as the Richat Structure, is a massive, concentric rock formation in Mauritania visible from space. Initially thought to be a meteor impact site, it was later found to be shaped by tectonic uplift and erosion. The structure, which spans 25 to 31 miles in diameter, holds geological and archaeological significance, revealing ancient human tools and various rock types. Despite myths linking it to Atlantis, scientific evidence debunks such claims.