The world's oldest known natural pearl has recently discovered in ____________?
Correct answer: C. Abu Dhabi
- A. Tristan Da Cunha
- B. New Guinea
- C. Abu Dhabi
- D. None of these
Explanation
The pearl was found on Marawah Island off Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and is roughly 8,000 years old. Its age makes it the oldest known natural pearl discovered at the time of the report.
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