Ennedi Massif: Natural and Cultural Landscape

World Heritage

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In the northeast of the country, the sandstone Ennedi Massif has been eroded over time by water and wind, creating a plateau with canyons and valleys, presenting a spectacular landscape characterized by cliffs, natural arches and pitons. The permanent presence of water in the largest canyons plays a vital role in the ecosystem of the massif, sustaining plant, animal and human life. Thousands of drawings and carvings are painted on the rock surfaces of caves, canyons and shelters, presenting one of the largest rock art complexes in the Sahara.