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The Sahara Desert was once green and had giant lakes about 10,000 years ago.

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About 10,000 years ago, the Sahara was a savannah with lakes, rivers and abundant vegetation. The period, known as the Green Sahara, ended when Earth's orbit changed and the region dried up. Today, the Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world.

Source: Nature

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