https://stage.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/files/original/a15ff2cd7574c158de10de329692c91b.jpg 212c9ac692ad2d2298e86ae61f617ec0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Museum: IS5110 2023 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1023 Site Represents a site. End Date Now Prim Media 1628 Notes The site holds cultural and spiritual significance for the local Mauritanian population. It is believed to have functioned as a landmark for early traders and travelers because of its visibility from afar in the otherwise barren desert terrain. In an effort to promote and preserve this valuable heritage, digital technologies such as virtual tours and interactive maps have been utilized. 2D and 3D modeling techniques have also played a crucial role in this regard. Geophysical modeling founded on high-resolution airborne magnetic data and satellite gravimetric data has enabled the imaging of the buried structures of the Richat magmatic complex, the identification of hydrothermal alteration zones, and the elaboration of a kinematic model for its emplacement. The digital use of this heritage has the potential to facilitate a better understanding of how the Earth has evolved over hundreds of millions of years. Stewardship - Contact dm333@st-andrews.ac.uk Status public Social Media The social media links. twitter,-;facebook,-;instagram,-; Institutional nature Museum, Ecomuseum, Extended Museum, Territorial Museum, Cultural Center, Memory House, e-Museum, etc Place Name Place The town or city Sahara Desert of Mauritania, West Africa Condition 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richat Structure-The Eye of Sahara Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. - Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived is51102023 Language A language of the resource English Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource DiMei Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 752 Type The nature or genre of the resource Site Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. current,20.54,11.24; Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richat_Structure Description An account of the resource The Eye of the Sahara, also referred to as the Richat Structure, is a geological phenomenon of significant cultural, historical, and scientific value in Mauritania. The structure emerged over millions of years due to the gradual erosion of rock layers and is visible from space. It holds immense importance for archaeology, given its composition of bimodal tholeiitic and alkaline volcanism dating back to the Cretaceous era. Because of its striking circular shape, the structure remains a subject of considerable scientific inquiry. Its study has contributed significantly to our understanding of plate tectonics and the evolution of the Earth's surface. Date Submitted Date of submission of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Submitted may be relevant are a thesis (submitted to a university department) or an article (submitted to a journal). 06/05/2023 References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. [1] Matton G, Jébrak M. The “eye of Africa”(Richat dome, Mauritania): An isolated Cretaceous alkaline–hydrothermal complex[J]. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 2014, 97: 109-124. [2] Abdeina E H, Bazin S, Chazot G, et al. Geophysical modelling of the deep structure of the Richat magmatic intrusion (northern Mauritania): insights into its kinematics of emplacement[J]. Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2021, 14: 1-13. Extent The size or duration of the resource. -cm x -cm x -cm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 100 million years ago Subject The topic of the resource Tourism Europeana Specific elements of the Europeana Semantic Elements. Object The URL of a suitable source image in the best resolution available on the web site of the data provider from which small images could be generated for use in the portal. This will often be the same URL as given in europeana:isShownBy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richat_Structure Europeana Data Provider The name or identifier of the organisation that contributes data to Europeana. Richat Structure-The Eye of Sahara Europeana Type The Europeana material type of the resource. TEXT africa Natural Site Richat Structure