Ancient CivilizationsLost Ancient Sahara Civilization Buried Beneath The Sand – New Clues And Some Surprises Posted on May 3, 2025 by Administrator The Sahara, spanning over 3.5 million square miles and covering a third of Africa, stands as the largest desert on Earth. It’s intriguing to consider that this vast expanse was once a lush paradise. Just 10,000 years ago, this now harsh environment was a flourishing savannah filled with wildlife, verdant vegetation, and lakes teeming with fish.