Again aboard our 4x4s, we reach another archaeological site with many graffiti sculptured on the rocks, representing the life in the Sahara many thousands of years ago.
THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN ACACUS
8 October 2007
A full day exploring the Acacus canyons where ancient rivers, now totally dried, were running and where lots of paintings and archaeological findings were discovered.
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Again aboard our 4x4s, we reach another archaeological site with many graffiti sculptured on the rocks, representing the life in the Sahara many thousands of years ago. |
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Today we visit many archaeological sites, one after another, having either graffiti and paintings. |
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A painting inside a cave on a vertical wall of rock. |
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Another site with more paintings, now made with two colors. |
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We stop here for the lunch stop, in the shadow of the big rock in the right of this panoramic picture. |
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After the lunch, I have a short hike to search for plant life. Here in the picture a pumpkin, with a flower and fruits at different growing stages.
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A flower belonging to the Compositae family (a young and an adult plant). |
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Other grasses. |
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On the left: an acacia. Above: a poisonous tree.
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Again on our 4x4s to continue our safari. The landscape changes constantly from valley to valley. |
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Me walking in the sun. Picture by Federico. |
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| Bizzarre shaped rocks in the heart of Acacus. | |
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A small reptile, probably a chamaleon. |
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| Panoramic views from an hilltop. | |
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A natural arch.
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A rock having multiple minerals of different colors inside. |
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Huge insects near the campsite. My hand gives the feeling of the size. Photo courtesy of Barbara from Lybia travel group. |
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The day ends in this beautiful valley where we pitch up our tents. |
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ITINERARY - IMAGES - PICTURES - TRAVELOGUE |
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TRAVELING TO ACACUS A long daytrip by 4x4 from Sebha to the Acacus mountains. Stop in Germa, Ubari and Al Uwaynat to buy the last provisions and register our libyan visa to the local police office. GO. |
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IN THE HEART OF ACACUS After the first night in a tent (or under the stars for somebody) we penetrate into Acacus canyons with our 4x4. GO. |
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<YOU ARE HERE> THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES IN ACACUS 8 October 2007 A full day exploring the Acacus canyons where ancient rivers, now totally dried, were running and where lots of paintings and archaeological findings were discovered. |
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FROM ACACUS TO OUAN KASSA SAND DUNES 9 October 2007 Last trips inside the Acacus to discover additional paintings and graffiti, before reaching the huge sand dunes of Ouan Kassa. GO. |
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FROM OUAN KASSA TO MURZUK SAND DUNES |
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THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES OF WADI MATHENDOUS 11 October 2007 Trekking inside the bed of an ancient dried river, where beautiful archaeological findings dated about 8000 years ago were discovered. GO. |
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TRAVELING TO UBARI OASIS 12 October 2007 From Murzuk we go back to Germa to buy additional provisions and to get some fuel, before visiting the ruins of ancient Germa and proceeding to Ubari oasis. GO. |
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THE SALT LAKES OF UBARI OASIS |
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LEPTIS MAGNA AND TRIPOLI A short flight brings the group from Sebha to Tripoli, from where we reach the ruins of ancient roman city Leptis Magna. A short hike in Tripoli's suk follows. GO. |
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