Jabal Arkanu, Mountain and granite rock formation in Kufra District, Libya.
The oval-shaped Jabal Arkanu spans 28 kilometers by 18 kilometers, rising 500 meters above the Gilf Kebir plateau to reach 1,435 meters in elevation.
Arab sources first documented Jabal Arkanu in 1892, with explorer Ahmed Hassanein conducting the initial thorough exploration of the mountain in 1923.
Ancient petroglyphs found near Jabal Arkanu depict various animals including oryx, cattle, and giraffes, indicating the region once supported diverse wildlife.
The mountain contains a 15-kilometer valley that serves as grazing land where Bedouin herders leave their cattle for three months, securing the entrance with rocks.
The mountain exhibits a spiral structure with concentric rings, receiving less than one millimeter of annual rainfall yet supporting vegetation in its valley oasis.
Location: الكفرة
Elevation above the sea: 1,435 m
Made from material: granite
Address: Jabal Arkanu, Libya
GPS coordinates: 22.20889,24.73750
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:23
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