Zerhamra (also written Zaghamra) is a village in the commune of Béni Abbès,[1] in Béchar Province, Algeria. It lies beneath the Ougarta Range of the Sahara desert. A local road connects the village to the N6 highway near the town of Béni Abbès 35 kilometres (22 mi) to the northeast.
Zerhamra | |
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Village | |
  Zerhamra | |
| Coordinates: 29°59′18″N 2°29′24″W / 29.98833°N 2.49000°W | |
| Country |  Algeria |
| Province | Béchar Province |
| District | Béni Abbès District |
| Commune | Béni Abbès[1] |
| Elevation | 513 m (1,683 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
Zerhamra is also the name of a 640-kilogram (1,410 lb) meteorite discovered in 1967, 22 kilometres (14 mi) away from the village.[2] A Siderite (Group III AB), the heavy meteorite is a portion of the metallic core of a celestial body which fragmented during a powerful collision. The characteristic shape of the surface is indicative of erosion.
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