The Hoba meteorite is thought to have landed less than 80,000 years ago.
Curiously, the meteorite left no visible crater.
The meteorite measures 8 feet 9 inches by 3 feet.
In 1920 its mass was estimated at 66 tons.
Erosion, scientific sampling and vandalism have reduced its bulk over the years to an estimated 60 tons.
Marks of iron saws can be recognized easily at many places on the meteorite surface.
In the attempt to control vandalism, the Hoba meteorite was declared a National Monument in 1955.
Later that year, a tourist centre was opened at the site.
For a small fee the Hoba iron can be visited, touched and even climbed for spectacular photo shooting.
The Hoba meteorite is now visited by thousands of tourists every year.
