5 million years ago, the Euphrates didn’t exist: here’s how it was born - Futura, le média qui explore le monde

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For a long time, the Euphrates River has supported human progress along its nearly 1,900-mile (about 3,000 km) journey. But the geological origins of this renowned river had long eluded experts.