Tutankhamen’s impeccably preserved brooch was recovered along with the numerous other artifacts within his tomb in 1922. The striking yellow-brown scarab that is set at its heart is made of a yellow silica glass stone procured from the sand of the Sahara. Researchers believe the silica glass was originally formed 28 million years ago. There are … Continue reading Tektite: 28 million year old Libyan Glass found in the Sahara desert of Africa