Gaberoun, Salt lake oasis in Wadi al Hayaa District, Libya.
The lake extends across a section of the Sahara Desert, surrounded by tall sand dunes and scattered palm trees near its northern shore.
The settlement next to the lake housed a small community until the 1980s, when residents moved to concrete buildings in the Wadi Bashir settlement.
Local Tuareg merchants operate a small souvenir shop at the northeastern edge of the lake, maintaining connections with traditional desert commerce.
Visitors require a four-wheel drive vehicle to traverse 36 kilometers of sand from the Sabha-Ubari road to reach the lake location.
The water contains a high concentration of salt and small crustaceans, creating specific swimming conditions different from regular lakes.
Location: Wadi al Hayaa District
Address: Gaberoun, Libya
GPS coordinates: 26.80306,13.53528
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
Libya is home to many Roman, Greek, and Berber archaeological sites such as Leptis Magna and Cyrene. The country features ancient Saharan cities like Ghadames, religious monuments, and museums with historical collections. The territory also includes significant natural sites with rock carvings, oases, lakes, and mountain ranges.
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