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The Mojave Desert was not "discovered" in the conventional sense, as it has been inhabited by Native American tribes for thousands of years, including the Chemehuevi, Mohave, and Serrano people. European exploration of the region began in the 18th century, with figures like Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza leading expeditions through the area in the 1770s. The desert gained more attention in the 19th century with westward expansion and the California Gold Rush.

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