Sahara nomads navigate by stars across endless dunes
For centuries, Sahara nomads like the Tuareg have used stars to navigate vast, featureless dunes, demonstrating remarkable precision and ancient astronomical expertise.
For centuries, Tuareg and other Berber nomads have expertly navigated the Sahara Desert's 9.2 million square kilometers using only the stars. In a landscape with minimal landmarks, these skilled wayfinders observe celestial bodies at night to determine direction and maintain routes.
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