The Sahara Desert was once a lush, green savanna with lakes and rivers.
Why it is true
About six thousand years ago, during the African Humid Period, the Sahara was covered with vegetation, lakes, and rivers. Changes in Earth's orbit altered monsoon patterns, gradually transforming the region into the world's largest hot desert.
Source: Nature
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