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What is the Richat Structure also known as in the local Arabic dialect?

The Richat Structure is also known as Guelb er Richât in the local Arabic dialect.

What does the term 'tagense' refer to in the local Arabic dialect?

In the local Arabic dialect, 'tagense' refers to the circular opening of the leather pouch used to draw water from local wells.

What type of rock is exposed inside the Richat Structure?

Igneous rock is exposed inside the Richat Structure.

What type of archaeological artifacts have exceptional accumulations in the Richat Structure?

<p>The Richat Structure is the location of exceptional accumulations of Acheulean archaeological artifacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organization identified the Richat Structure as one of the first 100 geological heritage sites of the highest scientific value?

<p>The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) identified the Richat Structure as one of the first 100 geological heritage sites of the highest scientific value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Richat Structure and where is it located?

<p>The Richat Structure, also called Guelb er Richât, is a prominent circular geological feature in the Sahara's Adrar Plateau, near Ouadane, west–central Mauritania, Northwest Africa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'rīšāt' in the local dialect?

<p>In the local dialect, rīšāt means feathers and it also is known locally in Arabic as tagense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of rock is exposed inside the Richat Structure?

<p>Igneous rock, including spectacular rhyolites and gabbros which have undergone hydrothermal alteration, and a central megabreccia, are exposed inside the structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Richat Structure selected as one of the first 100 geological heritage sites identified by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)?

<p>It was selected for its exceptional accumulations of Acheulean archaeological artifacts, and for being of the highest scientific value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the circular opening of the leather pouch in the local Arabic dialect and how is it related to the Richat Structure?

<p>The circular opening of the leather pouch is referred to as 'tagense' in the local Arabic dialect and it relates to the circular structure of the Richat, resembling the opening of the leather pouch used to draw water from local wells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Richat Structure also known as in the local Arabic dialect?

<p>The Richat Structure is also known locally in Arabic as tagense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'rīšāt' mean in the local dialect?

<p>In the local dialect, rīšāt means feathers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of rock is exposed inside the Richat Structure?

<p>Igneous rock is exposed inside the Richat Structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Richat Structure selected as by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)?

<p>The Richat Structure was selected as one of the first 100 geological heritage sites identified by the IUGS to be of the highest scientific value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What exceptional accumulations can be found at the Richat Structure?

<p>The Richat Structure is the location of exceptional accumulations of Acheulean archaeological artifacts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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