Sahara Once Populated.
M. Tarky, one of the engineers on the Sahara Railioad, now being constructed by France, reports a curious discovery of great archaeological value. Coming upon amound of sand he had it dug into and found a dome, which proved to be the top of a tower ; and digging deeper the tower proved to belong to a mosque embedded in the sand. Continuing his researches, he has already uncovered nine houses and a water course. The water course i-s of great value and will be used for irrigation. This discovery confirms the impression that the ' Sahara was once a populous land, by no means a waste or desert. The restoration of the vast tract will be pushed with renewed courage.
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Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 402, 14 September 1889, Page 3
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122Sahara Once Populated. Te Aroha News, Volume VII, Issue 402, 14 September 1889, Page 3
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