When Marco Polo crossed the Gobi Desert in the 13th century, he thought he heard the voices of restless spirits. In Book One of The Travels, Polo says:
How Singing Sand Dunes Produce Desert Music
When Marco Polo heard eerie sounds coming from the Gobi Desert sand, he suspected mysterious spirits. Scientists have another explanation for the noisemaking.
By Avery Hurt
May 2, 2021 3:00 PM
(Credit: Pavel Svoboda Photography/Shutterstock)
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