The Mysterious Cones of the Egyptian Desert - Desert breath - io9

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This enormous piece of art is made by the Greek artist Danae Stratou. It was made in 1997, in the Eastern Sahara (Egypt). The interesting thing of this work is that it's only fully visible from high above the ground. And it's eroding over time. Also check out Danae Stratou's...

Reviewed by lazyraoul Feb 14 2009, 09:11pm ( 37 reviews ) • io9.com

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Rated by Beadmonger on Jun 11, 8:45am

oh how would love to see these in person!
Rated by karatakas on Jun 09, 5:53pm

Net double spiral of cones and pits in the Egyptian desert.
Rated by noidea831 on Apr 17 2009, 10:04pm

I'm surprised they haven't shown this on the history channel as "evidence" of alien life.
Rated by arunaftermath on Apr 12 2009, 4:29am

Perfect Geometry. Great landscape pics
Rated by AltruisticPisces on Apr 09 2009, 8:01pm

I really wish I had the means to undertake such an incredible art project! Something like this is so creative and has a lasting impact. What a legacy!
Rated by johnnyc0213 on Feb 17 2009, 6:28pm

so wierd,yet so beautiful
Rated by lazyraoul on Feb 14 2009, 9:11pm

This enormous piece of art is made by the Greek artist Danae Stratou. It was made in 1997, in the Eastern Sahara (Egypt). The interesting thing of this work is that it's only fully visible from high above the ground. And it's eroding over time. Also check out Danae Stratou's website.
Rated by exploded-clocks on Feb 13 2009, 10:42pm

Stunning, I wish I could stumble upon more geoengineering!
Rated by orono99 on Feb 13 2009, 12:17pm

this looks fake, but quite stunning I suppose.
Rated by rubken on Feb 13 2009, 5:24am

Artwork in the Egyptian desert designed to erode over time. N.B. This is not a sign of extra-terrestrial visits to our planet but the work of a Greek artist, Danae Stratou. Credit where credit's due.

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