Tassili n'Ajjer

States
Algeria
Category
Mixed
Year
1982
Location
Wilayas (provinces) of Illizi and Tamanghasset
Region
Arab States
Coordinates
25.5, 9
Last Visited
Not visited yet
UNESCO ID
179
WH Site
179
Tassili n'Ajjer

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Tassili n’Ajjer, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Algeria, recognized in 1982, is a vast desert plateau in the Sahara renowned for its prehistoric rock art and geological wonders. Featuring over 15,000 paintings and engravings from 6000 BCE, depicting ancient life and animals, it lies amid dramatic sandstone arches and canyons. This site showcases Algeria’s rich archaeological and natural heritage, preserving a vivid record of humanity’s early past in a stark, timeless landscape.

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