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Rock paintings, Algerian Sahara C014 / 1633
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Rock paintings, Algerian Sahara C014 / 1633
Rock paintings of animals, including giraffes, in the 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 Giraffe Highland Hoggar Mountains Mammal Mammals National Park North Africa North African Outdoors Outside Petroglyph Physical Geography Rock Art Rock Painting Sahara Saharan Saharan Highlands South Algeria Southern Algeria Travel Giraffes
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This print showcases the mesmerizing rock paintings of animals, including majestic giraffes, in the Algerian Sahara. The image captures the essence of a bygone era when North Africa experienced significant variations in climate over the past 12,000 years. These climatic changes had a profound impact on human occupation and subsistence patterns. During wet periods, life thrived in what is now an arid desert landscape. Thousands of neolithic carvings and rock paintings bear witness to this transformation in both climate and human habitation. This particular photograph was taken within Tassili n Ajjer National Park, located in Algeria. The rugged beauty of the Saharan terrain serves as a backdrop for these ancient artworks that reflect humanity's deep connection with its environment throughout history. The intricate details captured within each petroglyph or rock painting offer valuable insights into our ancestors' lives and their relationship with nature. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back through time to an era when giraffes roamed freely across these lands. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly inhospitable environments have witnessed vibrant ecosystems and sustained human communities. This remarkable photograph not only celebrates the rich archaeological heritage found within North Africa but also invites us to contemplate our place within Earth's ever-changing landscapes.
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