Fun Fact #014 - The sands of time
The Namib Desert, located in Namibia on planet Earth, is considered to be the oldest desert in Earth's history.
Scientists believe it to be between 55 and 80 million years old.
Comparatively, the Sahara, which is between 2 and 3 million years old, is much younger.
The Namib Desert is home to the tallest sand dunes on the planet.
Some of these sand dunes can reach a height of up to 300 meters.
Besides being high, the sand dunes are also extremely spectacular and are a popular attraction among nature lovers.
Scientists believe it to be between 55 and 80 million years old.
Comparatively, the Sahara, which is between 2 and 3 million years old, is much younger.
The Namib Desert is home to the tallest sand dunes on the planet.
Some of these sand dunes can reach a height of up to 300 meters.
Besides being high, the sand dunes are also extremely spectacular and are a popular attraction among nature lovers.
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