Gibeon, Iron meteorite fragments in Post Street Mall, Windhoek, Namibia
The Gibeon meteorite collection contains fragments composed of 91.8% iron and 7.7% nickel, displaying intricate crystalline patterns known as Widmanstätten structures.
Captain J.E. Alexander discovered the meteorite fragments in 1838 during his travels and sent samples to London for analysis by astronomer John Herschel.
The Nama people of Namibia found and utilized the meteorite fragments to manufacture tools and weapons before the introduction of iron metallurgy.
Thirty meteorite fragments remain on permanent display at Post Street Mall in central Windhoek, accessible to visitors throughout the day without admission fees.
The meteorite fragments scattered across a field measuring 390 kilometers long and 120 kilometers wide, forming the second largest meteorite distribution area worldwide.
Location: Khomas Region
GPS coordinates: -25.12444,17.76611
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02
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