Wadi Methkandoush

Wadi Methkandoush is where the Msak Settafet meets the murzuq plateau, has one of the richest concetration of prehistoric rock cavings in the world.  Its about 12km long and contrasts sharply to the barren stone desert surrounding. It winds gently amongst cliffs of sandstone out of which have been carved numerous fine animals sush as depicting elephant, hippopotamus, crocodile, giraffe and ostrich all suggesting a much more hospitable climate existed in the past with water was abundant. Most carvings in the soft sandstone date back at least to 12,000 years. The most accessible wadis for carving are located west of Wadi Ghanjuwan, with good elephant engravings. In Wadi Wan Habeter you’ll find some excellent giraffe engrravings. Further west again is Wadi Tiksateen, where you find a carving where a woman is milking a cow. Wadi Methkandoush is truly an open-air gallery.