Meterorites, Kneeling Beggars and a Prague Castle

PRAGUE, CZECHIA — The Campo del Cielo meteorite weighs 83 kg (183 lbs) and was acquired from Argentina eight years ago. It sits on a pedestal in the Hall of Minerals in the main hall of the National Museum in Prague, an imposing building on the upper end of Wenceslas Square downtown, overlooking the site of countless protests and violent scenes. The main building was built in 1891, a youngster by European standards. It was renovated beginning 15 years ago and fully reopened to visitors in 2020. The Hall of Minerals is one of four permanent exhibitions, alongside the Miracles of Evolution,...

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