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Rock painting, Algerian Sahara C014 / 1635

Rock painting, Algerian Sahara C014  /  1635


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Rock painting, Algerian Sahara C014 / 1635

Rock painting, Algerian Sahara. The variation in climate in North Africa over the past 12, 000 years has had a profound effect on human occupation and subsistence. During wet periods, life flourished in what is now desert. Thousands of neolithic carvings and rock paintings reflect this change in climate and human habitation. Photographed in Tassili n Ajjer National Park, Algeria

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2012 Africa African Ahaggar Algeria Algerian Anthropological Anthropology Archaeological Archaeology Archeology Desert Exploration Geological Highland Hoggar Mountains Humans National Park North Africa North African Outdoors Outside Paintings Petroglyph Physical Geography Rock Art Rock Painting Sahara Saharan Saharan Highlands South Algeria Southern Algeria Travel Petroglyphs


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This print captures the essence of a rock painting found in the Algerian Sahara, specifically in Tassili n Ajjer National Park. The image showcases an ancient artwork that tells a tale of North Africa's ever-changing climate and its profound impact on human existence over the past 12,000 years. In this arid desert region, life once thrived during wet periods when what is now barren land was teeming with vitality. Neolithic carvings and rock paintings like this one serve as poignant reminders of this climatic shift and its influence on human habitation. The photograph not only highlights the historical significance of these artworks but also emphasizes the geological wonders present in Algeria's highlands. It offers a glimpse into an era long gone while inviting us to ponder our own place within nature's grand tapestry. As we explore this mesmerizing landscape through the lens, we are transported to a time when anthropology and archaeology intertwine with geography and geology. The Saharan backdrop adds another layer of mystique to this visual narrative, reminding us of Africa's rich history and cultural heritage. This remarkable piece serves as a testament to humanity's enduring curiosity for exploration and understanding. It invites us to delve deeper into our shared past while marveling at the resilience of both nature and mankind amidst challenging environments.

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