Tassili n'Ajjer
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
| File:Tassili n’Ajjer National Park NASA Landsat 7 (2000).jpg Landsat multilayer image of Tassili n'Ajjer | |
| Location | Algeria |
| Includes | Tassili National Park, La Vallée d'Iherir Ramsar Wetland |
| Criteria | Cultural and Natural: (i), (iii), (vii), (viii) |
| Reference | 179 |
| Inscription | 1982 (6th Session) |
| Area | 7,200,000 ha (28,000 sq mi) |
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IUCN category II (national park) | |
| Location | Tamanrasset Province, Algeria |
| Established | 1972 |
| Official name | La Vallée d'Iherir |
| Designated | 2 February 2001 |
| Reference no. | 1057[1] |
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Tassili n'Ajjer is a mountain range in the Algerian part of the Sahara Desert. The name means "Plateau of the Rivers". It 72,000 km2. large. The range is mostly made of sandstone.
It is known for the prehistoric rock art. The art has herds of cattle, large wild animals including crocodiles, and human activities such as hunting and dancing.
The nearest town is Djanet. It is about 10 km southwest of the range.
References[change]
- ↑ "La Vallée d'Iherir". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
