CulturalInscribed 1985Libya
Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Cultural) located in Libya, inscribed in 1985, spanning 3,923,961 hectares.
About This Site
On the borders of Tassili N'Ajjer in Algeria, also a World Heritage site, this rocky massif has thousands of cave paintings in very different styles, dating from 12,000 B.C. to A.D. 100. They reflect marked changes in the fauna and flora, and also the different ways of life of the populations that succeeded one another in this region of the Sahara.
| Category | Cultural |
| Date Inscribed | 1985 |
| Area | 3,923,961 ha |
| Cultural Criteria | c3 |
| Location | Libya |
Location & Geography
Coordinates
Latitude: 24.8333300, Longitude: 10.3333300
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus located?
Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus is located in Libya.
When was Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus inscribed as a World Heritage Site?
Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus was inscribed by UNESCO in 1985.
What criteria does Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus meet?
Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus meets the following UNESCO criteria: c3.
How large is Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus?
Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus spans approximately 3,923,961 hectares.
Data Source: UNESCO World Heritage Convention · Last updated: April 2026