Landscape in the Tadrart, in the south-east of Algeria, in the region of El Beridij. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

The wind took centuries or even millennia to create this rock sculpture. Algeria - Tadrart - El Beridij - 1993

Impressive landscape with the dunes of Moul n'Aga. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Wind-sculpted rock in the Tadrart. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Ouan Zouaten (Tadrart, In-Djaren region). - Depiction of engraved cattle. Width of the group depicted : 2.50 m. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Typical landscape with the orange sand, Bou Ediane region. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Region between Bou Ediane and the Grotto of the Viper. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

In the midday heat. Rocks and landscape with a camel skeleton of which only the skull remains. Algeria - Tadrart - Tin-Merzouga - 1993

Tufts of grass, sand and rocks at Tan-Ekli. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Desert landscape near Tan-Ekli. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Dune in the Ouan Zouaten region. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Shelter in the area of In Djaren. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Engraving of an elephant in In Djaren. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Desert landscape near Tan-Ekli. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

A burial tumulus near Tan-Ekli. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Several burial tumulus can be found in the Tan-Ekli region. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

This plant, called torha, is a toxic plant for camels. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Pyramid of sand. How lonely this tree must feel in this mineral universe. Algeria - Tadrart - In-Djaren - 1993

Tufts of grass, sand and rocks at Tin-Inabaden. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Rock slab with engravings and a probable mill hole. Algeria - Tadrart - In Djaren - 1993

Overview of the shelter with an engraved elephant in the next picture. Algeria - Tadrart - In Djaren - 1993

In Djaren. - The shelter of the painted giraffe in the next picture. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Region between Bou Ediane and the Grotto of the Viper. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Region between Bou Ediane and the Grotto of the Viper. A nomad is on the move with his packed donkeys. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Landscape near Tin-Merzouga. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

The mysterious island mountain of Moul n'Aga. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Impressive landscape with the dunes of Moul n'Aga. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

The cathedral of Tamesguida in Tadrart. The rocks were formed by the constant wind. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Dune Carousel in the Tadrart. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Art in the desert Natural rock sculptures between Djanet and the cliffs in the south of the Tassili. Algeria - South Tassili - 1993

Landscape in the Tadrart, in the south-east of Algeria, in the region of El Beridij. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Another shelter in the El Beridij area of the Tadrart. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

A deer (?) being pursued by a dog (Sloughi?). From the snout of the animal to the tail of the dog: 0.55 m in length. Algeria - Tadrart - El Beridij - 1993

A "smoking dune" in the Tadrart. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Rocky desert and dunes in the Tadrart. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Ouan Zouaten (Tadrart, In-Djaren region). - Representation of engraved cattle. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

On another side of the same pyramid rock is engraved a group of giraffes. Algeria - Tadrart - In-Djars - 1993

Dune in the morning light at Ouan Zouaten. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Animals have left traces in the red sand. Region between Bou Ediane and the Grotto of the Viper. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Impressive landscape n the region between El Beridij and Moul n'Aga. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Impressive landscape with the dunes of Moul n'Aga. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

In the dunes of Moul n'Aga... Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Sparse plant growth in the dunes of Moul n'Aga. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Impressive landscape with the dunes of Moul n'Aga. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Such cliffs were in prehistory, and are even today, preferred places for people looking for a place to live. A settlement at El Beridij is located at the end of the cliff on the right. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Detail from the previous photo. Engravings from the cattle age, but very difficult to read. The anatomical accuracy here is extremely remarkable. Five cattle are identified. Algeria - Tadrart - El Beridij - 1993

On a large pyramid rock is an engraved fresco showing eight elephants. Cattle Epoch. Flat engraving created by chipping with remarkable accuracy. The last elephant is in the process of defecating. Below is a frieze of figures also engraved, but at a later date. Algeria - Tadrart - In-Djaren - 1993

Three men with shaved heads and beards. Two are looking to the left, the third to the right. The middle and right figures are depicted with erect penises. One of them holds a spear, all have a European profile. From head to toe, the right figure is 0.70 m tall. Algeria - Tadrart - In-Djaren - 1993

Two engraved giraffes of good quality. The tails are curled. The body is completely engraved. The front legs are in the position of the giraffe drinking. From the horns to the front hoof of the left animal: 0.95 m. Algeria - Tadrart - Guelta Bou Ediane - 1993

Weathered rocks and dunes in the Tin-Merzouga region. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Rock sculpture in Wadi Tin-Tehak. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Landscape between Tin-Tehak and Ouan Zouaten. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Amazing frieze depicting high quality engraved cows in the best naturalistic style. The pinned contours form circles that reproduce the animals' fur. Between the legs of the cow in the centre is a very small figure. Algeria - Tadrart - Tan-Ekli - 1993

On the left is a man carrying a pot. In front of him, three giraffes are walking in the same direction as him. The giraffes and the man begin to sand up. From the horn of the giraffe on the right to the sand level: about 1.70 m. Algeria - Tadrart - Tin Abedine - 1993

When one realises with what simple means this masterpiece was executed, one can only marvel. This giraffe painted with red ochre is truly amazing. In addition, the work, which was created in a shelter, does not receive any direct light. Size 43 cm. Algeria - Tadrart - In Djaren - 1993

Desert and tree in the Tisseteka region. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Blooming desert! Tisseteka Region. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Where the roots of plants find the sparse water in the soil, life thrives in the desert. The valley of Tisseteka. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Shelter in the valley of Tisseteka. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

A young acacia tree has been able to develop in this inhospitable area around Mount Issoudad, between Djanet and the Tadrart. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

Beautiful fresco painted on the ceiling of a shelter in Tisseteka. Cattle with lyre-shaped or hanging horns. The fur of an animal in the centre left is rendered by stippling. A large bovine animal in the lower half is lying with one leg bent against its belly. Width of the panel depicted: 0.75 m. Algeria - Tadrart - 1993

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