Séfar

The site contains thousands of fossilized houses carved into rock formations within the Tassili n'Ajjer mountain range near the Libyan border.

French explorer Henri Lhote discovered the location in the 1950s, uncovering over 15,000 Neolithic rock paintings and engravings dating back 8,000 years.

The rock art depicts various scenes of daily life, hunting activities, and mysterious figures, including representations known as The Great God and The Black Archer.

Access to Safar requires a challenging hike through steep paths, as no roads lead to the site, making it necessary to arrange guided tours from Djanet.

The prehistoric artwork documents the environmental transformation of the Sahara, showing extinct species like elephants, giraffes, and hippos that once inhabited the region.

Location: Djanet Province

GPS coordinates: 24.68700,9.65100

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50