Tassili n'Ajjer

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.

Tassili n'Ajjer
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tassili n’Ajjer National Park NASA Landsat 7 (2000).jpg
Landsat multilayer image of Tassili n'Ajjer
LocationAlgeria
IncludesTassili National Park, La Vallée d'Iherir Ramsar Wetland
CriteriaCultural and Natural: (i), (iii), (vii), (viii)
Reference179
Inscription1982 (6th Session)
Area7,200,000 ha (28,000 sq mi)
Coordinates25°30′N 9°0′E / 25.500°N 9.000°E / 25.500; 9.000Coordinates: 25°30′N 9°0′E / 25.500°N 9.000°E / 25.500; 9.000
IUCN Category II (National Park)
LocationTamanrasset Province, Algeria
Invalid designation
Official nameLa Vallée d'Iherir
Designated2 February 2001
Reference no.1057[1]

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.

Tassili N'Ajjer Media

References

  1. "La Vallée d'Iherir". Ramsar Sites Information Service. Retrieved 25 April 2018.