Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
The Agrour Amogjar site in central Mauritania features a significant collection of rock paintings housed within natural rock shelters on a 690-meter-high peak near the Amogjar Pass. These paintings represent a range of artistic styles and periods, from the Neolithic pastoral scenes to more recent graffiti dating to the Classical period. The site is characterized by depictions of geometric patterns, handprints, wildlife, and human activity, with a notable frieze of dancers being of particular importance. The paintings provide insight into the cultural and artistic expression of the area's early inhabitants, with some artwork dating back to the Neolithic period. The site is protected by an enclosure, with access regulated to preserve the fragile artworks for future study.
Gallery
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Archaeological Features
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Artistic and Decorative Features
Environmental and Natural Features
Historical Timeline
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- Mauritania
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