Geologists continue to debate exactly when the so-called Wabar meteorite fell to Earth — the theories range from 450 to 6,400 years ago. He was pursuing the legend of an ancient lost city in the heart of the sands, described in the Qur’an as having been destroyed by God for rejecting the warnings of the prophet Hud. Philby was likewise intrigued by the stories of the lost city. The meteoritic iron was also in large part vaporized, afterward condensing as a fine drizzle.”Others would follow in Philby’s footsteps. Today, it can be seen at the National Museum of Saudi Arabia in the capital.

Source: Ethiopian News December 11, 2022 11:09 UTC