Everything about Akakus totally explained
Tadrart Acacus is a desert area in western
Libya and is part of the Sahara. It is situated close to the city
Ghat and not far from the Algerian border.
Tadrart means 'mountain' in the native language of the area(
Tamahaq language). It has a particularly rich array of prehistoric
rock art.
The Acacus has a large variation of landscapes, from differently coloured sanddunes to arches, gorges, rocks and mountains. Major landmarks are the arches of Afzejare and Tin Khlega. Although this area is one of the most arid of the Sahara, there's vegetation, such as the callotropis plant.
The area is known for its
rock-art and was inscribed as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in
1985 because of the importance of these paintings and carvings. The paintings date from 12,000 BC to 100 AD and reflect
cultural and
natural changes in the area. There are paintings and carvings of animals such as
giraffes,
elephants,
ostriches and
camels, but also of men and
horses. Men are depicted in various daily life situations, for example while making music and dancing.
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