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Ancient ruins & archaeological sites
Acacus Rock Art
Ghat, Libya
Acacus Rock Art, near Ghat in Libya, shelters some of the world's oldest rock carvings, dating from 12,000 BC to AD 100. The paintings depict prehistoric life, showing extinct animals like the aurochs and fantastical shapes on the sandstone cliffs. Ideal for art enthusiasts and history buffs willing to journey into the Sahara.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Book ahead
- Crowds
- Usually quiet
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- Getting there
- Best as a day trip
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