The Cave of the Lost: Algerian Sahara Discovery
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Where is the Cave of the Lost Location situated?

  • Nubian Desert, Sudan
  • Tassili n'Ajjer mountain range, Algeria (correct)
  • Hoggar Mountains, Mali
  • Atlas Mountains, Morocco
  • Who discovered the Cave of the Lost Location in 1965?

  • A British archaeologist, Mary Leakey
  • A French explorer, Michel Lesourd (correct)
  • A German geologist, Wilhelm Bauer
  • A French anthropologist, Claude Lévi-Strauss
  • What is the approximate length of the Cave of the Lost Location?

  • 10 meters (correct)
  • 20 meters
  • 5 meters
  • 30 meters
  • What is the primary theme depicted in the ancient paintings found in the Cave of the Lost Location?

    <p>Various animals, including elephants and giraffes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What period in history do the ancient paintings and engravings in the Cave of the Lost Location date back to?

    <p>Neolithic period (around 10,000 years ago)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    The Cave of the Lost

    Location

    • Located in the Sahara Desert, Algeria
    • Part of the Tassili n'Ajjer mountain range

    Discovery

    • Discovered in 1965 by a French explorer, Michel Lesourd
    • Initially thought to be a simple cave, but later found to contain ancient artifacts and paintings

    Features

    • The cave is approximately 10 meters long and 5 meters wide
    • Contains over 1,000 ancient paintings and engravings
    • Paintings depict various animals, including elephants, giraffes, and crocodiles
    • Dating back to the Neolithic period (around 10,000 years ago)

    Significance

    • Provides insight into the lives of ancient humans in the Sahara region
    • Offers a unique window into the climate and environment of the region during the Neolithic period
    • Considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the Sahara Desert

    The Cave of the Lost

    Location

    • Located in the Sahara Desert, Algeria
    • Part of the Tassili n'Ajjer mountain range

    Discovery

    • Discovered in 1965 by French explorer Michel Lesourd
    • Initially thought to be a simple cave, later found to contain ancient artifacts and paintings

    Features

    • Approximately 10 meters long and 5 meters wide
    • Contains over 1,000 ancient paintings and engravings
    • Paintings depict various animals, including elephants, giraffes, and crocodiles
    • Dating back to the Neolithic period (around 10,000 years ago)

    Significance

    • Provides insight into the lives of ancient humans in the Sahara region
    • Offers a unique window into the climate and environment of the region during the Neolithic period
    • Considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the Sahara Desert

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    Explore the fascinating history of the Cave of the Lost, located in Algeria's Sahara Desert. Discover its ancient artifacts and paintings, and learn about its discovery in 1965.

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