Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. The next time you're flying over Mauritania — or passing above ...

A huge, copper-toned formation in West Africa dominates a mesmerizing photo taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station. Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers snapped this hypnotic image of ...

In the middle of Mauritania's Sahara Desert, surrounded by an ocean of sand, lies a colossal stone spiral that seems almost too perfect to be natural. From orbit, in a recent image taken by the ...

Indie game developer and publisher Alawar revealed their latest game in the works, as Richat Structure has been announced for Steam. The game is based on a real-world location in Mauritania, you will ...

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There are many mysterious places around the world that boggle the mind. If you dig deep enough, many of them have logical explanations for their existence. Others are the subjects of myths and legends ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Richat Structure Strategic excavation simulator. Dig deep into the mysterious Earth’s bullseye, build underground bases and study anomalous finds. The ...