Shocked with 15,000 prehistoric paintings depicting human secrets
The mysterious drawings on the Sahara rocks are not only overwhelming but also raise a series of questions about origin, beliefs and ancient civilizations.
Báo Khoa học và Đời sống•03/10/2025
Special geographical location. Tassili n'Ajjer is located in southeastern Algeria, bordering Libya, Niger and Mali, is a vast sandstone plateau with an area of over 70,000 km². Photo: Pinterest. Spectacular rock formations. The eroded sandstone here forms spectacular towers, arches, canyons and gorges, attracting explorers and tourists. Photo: Pinterest.
Prehistoric habitat. Archaeological evidence suggests that Neolithic people once lived at Tassili n'Ajjer, leaving traces in caves and on cliffs. Photo: Pinterest. Huge rock painting warehouse. It contains more than 15,000 paintings and rock carvings, depicting human life, animals and the environment from thousands of years ago. Photo: Pinterest.
Evidence of the Green Sahara. Paintings show that the area was once lush grasslands with rivers, forests and large animals such as elephants and giraffes. Photo: Pinterest. High biodiversity. Despite being located in the arid desert, Tassili n'Ajjer is home to many endemic species of flora and fauna, including the rare Saharan cypress. Photo: Pinterest. Scientific research value. This area is one of the important sources of information for scientists to study climate change and the history of human civilization. Photo: Pinterest.
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tassili n'Ajjer was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1982 for its unique archaeological, historical and natural landscape values. Photo: Pinterest.
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