The ancient Egyptians had a hieroglyph for iron meteorites. Because unoxidized iron is extremely rare on Earth, such meteorites were the principal source of iron for many ancient peoples.

© Meteorites, a journey through space and time / Smithsonian Institution Press

Adapté de Wainwright, G.A.1912




 

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