In recent years, many strange circular and radial rock formations have been discovered in the Libyan Desert. Some people have interpreted these structures as mysterious geological features or even tracks of vehicles. However, a closer scientific examination suggests a different explanation.
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According to the research and observations of Dr. Abbas Haddadin, these formations are most likely fossilized jellyfish preserved in ancient marine sediments.
Geological evidence indicates that vast areas of North Africa, including parts of the Libyan Desert, were once covered by the ancient Tethys Sea millions of years ago.
Jellyfish are among the oldest animals on Earth. They appeared in the oceans more than 500 million years ago and sometimes reached large sizes, with some species having umbrella diameters approaching one meter. When jellyfish die and settle on soft marine sediments, their bodies can leave circular impressions with radial patterns that resemble the internal structure of their bodies.
Over time, these impressions may become preserved in sedimentary rocks and appear today as fossil structures. The radial symmetry and circular shapes observed in many Libyan desert formations strongly resemble the morphology of jellyfish.
These fossils provide important evidence of the ancient marine environments that once existed in regions that are now deserts. They also help scientists reconstruct the history of the Tethys Sea and the organisms that lived within it.
Such discoveries remind us that many of today’s deserts were once thriving marine ecosystems filled with diverse life forms. The fossilized jellyfish of the Libyan Desert are a remarkable example of how delicate marine organisms can leave traces that survive for millions of years.
The pictures show fossils of jellyfish.
