For centuries, legends spoke of Zerzura, a lush, thriving city hidden deep within the Sahara. Early explorers dismissed it as myth, claiming no civilization could have survived in such harsh conditions. However, a Wikipedia page editor recently corrected a long-standing historical error, revealing evidence that Zerzura may have been real. Ancient texts described an underground water system—qanats—that sustained agriculture and greenery in the desert. Historians once believed the Sahara was always barren, but recent studies suggest advanced irrigation techniques existed. This revision challenges previous misconceptions, shedding new light on how ancient civilizations adapted to extreme environments.
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