Title:
Antelope
Description:
Tassili N’Ajjer is a national park located in the Sahara desert in southeastern Algeria, known for its extensive collection of prehistoric cave paintings and rock carvings. The park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982.
The antelope is one of the most commonly depicted animals in the Tassili N’Ajjer cave paintings. These paintings are believed to have been created by the ancient inhabitants of the Sahara desert, who lived in the region from approximately 10,000 BCE to 1,000 BCE. The antelope was an important animal to these people, providing food, clothing, and other resources necessary for their survival. The paintings of the antelope are highly detailed and show the animal in various poses.
The antelope is one of the most commonly depicted animals in the Tassili N’Ajjer cave paintings. These paintings are believed to have been created by the ancient inhabitants of the Sahara desert, who lived in the region from approximately 10,000 BCE to 1,000 BCE. The antelope was an important animal to these people, providing food, clothing, and other resources necessary for their survival. The paintings of the antelope are highly detailed and show the animal in various poses.
Country:
Algeria
Denomination:
2 د.ج - Algerian dinar
Issue Date:
1967-01-28
Color:
Multicolor
Print Method:
Photogravure
Perforation:
comb 11½
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
49 x 42 mm
Emission:
Commemorative
Series:
Tassili N’Ajjer cave drawings
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:DZ 468,Sn:DZ 366,Yt:DZ 439,Sg:DZ 475
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34
Themes:
Animals (Fauna) | Antelopes | Mammals | Rock Art and Cave Paintings | Stylized Animals
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34
