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Where is the Cave of the Lost Location situated?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary theme depicted in the ancient paintings found in the Cave of the Lost Location?
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What period in history do the ancient paintings and engravings in the Cave of the Lost Location date back to?
What period in history do the ancient paintings and engravings in the Cave of the Lost Location date back to?
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Study Notes
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.
