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One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Sahara Desert on October 29, 2026. Newest first.
Meteorites are rocks blasted off Mars.
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Teghaza 001, found in Mali in 2022, is reported to be 4.1 billion years old. It is one of the oldest Martian meteorites known.
Why it matters: It gives clues to early Mars.
Sources: Reuters via Wikipedia, NASA · See it on the globe
Scientists dated Teghaza 001, found in the Sahara, as among the oldest Mars rocks. They mapped 13 possible origin sites.
Why it matters: Gives clues to early Mars.
Sources: NASA, Phys.org · See it on the globe