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Richat Structure, Mauritania: It is commonly known as the Richat Structure. This amazing geological formation located in the Sahara Desert near Ouadane, Mauritania. This unique and distinctive feature is a massive circular structure that spans approximately 30 miles (50 kilometers) in diameter. The structure's concentric rings and symmetrical pattern give it the appearance of a giant bull's-eye when viewed from above, hence the name Eye of the Sahara. The Eye of the Sahara is situated in the Adrar Plateau, a rocky region of Mauritania in northwestern Africa. Its coordinates are approximately 21°07'N latitude and 11°22'W longitude.