Travel: The Gilf Kebir
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Travel: The Gilf Kebir


http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2006/793/tr1.htm
An article about the scenery and rock art of the Gilf Kebir: "Rock art is the oldest form of art left by the human race. While few countries are blessed with samples of such art, Egypt enjoys a handful of them. Al-Gilf Al-Kebir was home to groups of hunter-gatherers, who lived, as their name suggests, on hunting animals and gathering fruits and vegetables. When Al-Gilf Al-Kebir was still an inhabitable place, hunter-gatherers roamed the area, and in addition to their daily routine they painted and carved some of the most spectacular pieces of art in the whole world." A visit to the Gilf Kebir is one of my dreams - one day, when I win the lottery :-)




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