🏜️ Uan Tabu

Libya · Africa · 24.86°N, 10.53°E

Uan Tabu is a rock shelter in the Tadrart Acacus mountains in Libya. It is located on the left bank of the ancient wadi Teshuinat river. In modern day, it is located a few meters above the existing wadi Teshuinat river. The rock shelter is very wide at 50 meters (160 ft). It is 10 meters (33 ft) high and four meters deep. It is notable for the rock art found at the site and its more recent importance in learning more about the chronology and archaeology of the Aterian in the Sahara Desert.

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Quick facts

Country	Libya
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	24.86°N, 10.53°E · view on map

Uan Tabu is located in Libya, in Africa.

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