2019 - In the heart of the Sahara


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Chad and Libya

The Tibesti Mountains are one of the most isolated regions on earth and are populated by the Tubu. The administrative center is the city of Bardaï.

 

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Dunes and monoliths

Dunes of Tarka on the border between Niger and Chad.
Chad - Tibesti - 1967

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At Tibesti

Typical landscape of Tibesti around Zouar, former military camp. In the background the Botoum peak.
Chad - Tibesti - 1968

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Public transport

No, it's not a photographic montage, but a tribute to public transport. On top of the 15 tons of cargo, 53 passengers crowded as best they could to travel the hundreds of kilometers separating Sebha, Libya, from Bilma, Niger.
Libya - Fezzan - 1964

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Traces of camel

Saharan nomads are recognized and excellent trackers. The trail of a camel is a true message, and every self-respecting Saharan can provide accurate information about the freshness of the trail, age, gender, load and state of tiredness of the animal.
Libya - Erg Mourzouq - Wadi Berjouj -1969

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Hello and welcome

This girl offers eggs as a welcome. Hospitality in the desert is a sacred duty, a great honor; no nomad shuns this.
Chad - Tibesti - Sherda - 1968

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Party outfit

When Bardaï is celebrating, the Toubou women dress in their most beautiful attire, and the silver jewels, sometimes gold, blaze in the sun..
Chad - Bardaï - 1968

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Assembly

Meeting of women in the oasis of Bardaï.
Chad - Bardai - 1968

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