Gibeon, Iron meteorite fragments in Post Street Mall, Windhoek, Namibia
The Gibeon meteorite is a collection of iron and nickel fragments housed in Post Street Mall in central Windhoek. The pieces display a distinctive crystalline structure called Widmanstätten patterns.
Captain J.E. Alexander discovered the meteorite fragments in 1838 during his travels and sent samples to London for analysis. The discovery drew scientific attention from European astronomers.
The Nama people of Namibia used these meteorite fragments to make tools and weapons long before iron metalworking arrived in the region. The stones held great practical value for local communities.
The meteorite fragments are on display at Post Street Mall in central Windhoek without admission fees and open during regular hours. The location is easy to reach in the shopping district.
The meteorite fragments come from a vast scatter field that spans hundreds of kilometers. This area ranks among the world's largest known meteorite strewn fields.
Location: Khomas Region
GPS coordinates: -25.12444,17.76611
Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:03
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