Les gravures rupestres d’anthropomorphes du Dhar Néma

Rock art depicting anthropomorphic figures from the Dhar Néma region reveals two distinct periods of human occupation during the Holocène. The older, Neolithic phase features depictions of humans with cattle, oryxes, and giraffes, while the younger, post-Neolithic phase includes horses and ostriches. Stylistic analysis of schematic or semi-schematic engravings from sites like Gedida, Tounfrin, and Tarf el Rjeimat identified two artistic styles, suggesting persistent human activity in these refuge zones. Comparisons with nearby regions, such as the Dhars Tichitt and Oualata, confirmed similarities in techniques and themes, reinforcing the significance of these sites for understanding past lifestyles centered on herding and hunting.

Amblard-Pison, S., Vallette, T., Jousse, H., Albaret, C., & Person, A. (2010). Les gravures rupestres d’anthropomorphes du Dhar Néma. Afrique : Archeologie et Arts, 6, 67–84. https://doi.org/10.4000/aaa.710