Scars left by vandalism
Hoba meteorite, Grootfontein Constituency, Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia
Over the years, various attempts have been made to remove pieces from the meteorite using hacksaws, grinders and even gas cutting equipment. The scars left by some of there attempts can clearly be seen on the photo.
In an attempt to control vandalism, the government of South West Africa (now Namibia) on March 15, 1955, declared the Hoba ...