Title:
Archers
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 Tassili N’Ajjer cave drawings depict a wide range of subjects including humans, animals, and hunting scenes. Among these are several depictions of archers, some of which show two archers together. These drawings are believed to be from the Neolithic and early Bronze Age periods, dating back to around 6000 BCE to 2000 BCE. They are considered an important example of prehistoric rock art and provide insights into the daily lives, rituals, and beliefs of the people who created them.
The Tassili N’Ajjer cave drawings depict a wide range of subjects including humans, animals, and hunting scenes. Among these are several depictions of archers, some of which show two archers together. These drawings are believed to be from the Neolithic and early Bronze Age periods, dating back to around 6000 BCE to 2000 BCE. They are considered an important example of prehistoric rock art and provide insights into the daily lives, rituals, and beliefs of the people who created them.
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 469,Sn:DZ 367,Yt:DZ 438,Sg:DZ 476
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34
Themes:
Archery | Rock Art and Cave Paintings | Weapons
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34
