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Jebel Acacus |
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Jebel Acacus |
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Africa |
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Sahara |
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| Latitude |
24.83340087 N |
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| Longitude |
10.33325822 E |
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Imprecise |
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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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24.833401, 10.333258 === 24.833401 N, 10.333258 E === 24° 50' 0.2" N, 10° 19' 59.7" E |
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| Nearest sites |
Tassili n'Ajjer, circa 206.2 km (128.2 mi) west
Germa pyramids, Garama, circa 324.8 km (201.8 mi) north-east
Garama, Germa, circa 333.1 km (207 mi) north-east
Djado Plateau, circa 470.2 km (292.2 mi) south-east
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ID 1600, created 8 Oct 2010, 19:30, Last changed 23 Mar 2014, 18:45 |
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