Mesak Settafet is a region in Libya known for extensive prehistoric rock art. It is most famous for the sites Matkhendush, In Ghalgiwan, Tiksaten, and In Abategh, which host some of the most interesting rock art features in the Sahara.
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Petroglyph — Mesak Settafet region of Libya.] Petroglyphs are images created by removing part of a rock surface by incising, pecking, carving, and abrading. Outside North America, scholars often use terms such as carving , engraving , or other descriptions of … Wikipedia
Cave painting — Cave paintings are paintings on cave walls and ceilings, and the term is used especially for those dating to prehistoric times. The earliest known European cave paintings date to 32,000 years ago. The purpose of the cave paintings is not known.… … Wikipedia
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Wadi Mathendous — Engraving of The Fighting Cats (aka. Meercatze) is considered iconic of Wadi Mathendous … Wikipedia
