Cave of the Archers, Prehistoric rock art site in Gilf Kebir National Park, Egypt
The Cave of the Archers contains multiple rock paintings depicting figures with bows and arrows alongside a herd of bovines on sandstone walls.
Hungarian explorer László Almásy discovered this archaeological site in October 1933, revealing Neolithic pictographs that date back approximately 10,000 years.
The rock art panels reflect hunting activities and social practices of ancient communities during a period when the Sahara exhibited greener environmental conditions.
The cave entrance measures 10 meters in width and 5 meters in height, located 40 meters south of the Cave of Swimmers.
Sandstone deterioration and weathering have left only a few painted blocks intact, making each remaining artwork particularly valuable for research.
Location: New Valley Governorate
GPS coordinates: 23.59472,25.23361
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:42
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