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Tassili n’Ajjer Rock Art
Tassili n’Ajjer Rock Art
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Tassili n’Ajjer Rock Art
Tassili n'Ajjer is a mountain range in the Algerian section of the Sahara Desert. The range is noted for its prehistoric rock art and other ancient archaeological sites, dating from the Neolithic Age. The prehistoric inscriptions and cave art in Tassili n'Ajjer considered one of the most important sites in the world, and the site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.
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Country: Algeria
District: Illizi Province
Category: Ancient Rock Workes
Site History: Neolithic Age
Oldest Culture: Neolithic
Later Cultures: Neolithic
Site Features: Neolithic Age Monuments
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Part of: Tassili n’Ajjer
Date of Inscription: 1982
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Elevation: 1287 m
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