Scientists date a rose-colored Martian meteorite, Teghaza 001, found in the Sahara Desert in Mali in 2022, to at least 4.1 billion years old. Researchers say its mineral composition indicates it formed in the Martian crust during the planet’s earliest history, and it could be among the oldest known meteorites from Mars on Earth.
Across outlets, the core findings are consistent: the meteorite’s age comes from scientists studying and age-dating its minerals, and its chemistry is described as igneous. NASA’s account emphasizes the role of its-funded research in determining both the rock’s origin and age, while Cyprus Mail highlights the significance for the wider set of known Mars meteorites. Channel NewsAsia presents the same dated discovery, focusing on the headline age and Martian origin.
