Oum Touami, site of prehistoric rock art - Tassili n´Ajjer / Algeria

The region of Oum Itouami is also known for its beautiful rock paintings. Algeria - Tassili n'Ajjer - 1993

618 - Oum Itouami (Tassili-n'Ajjer). - It has been said that the spiral is linked to a symbolism of water, and thus fertility. However, in this case, it seems that it was used primarily for aesthetic purposes. Width of the depiction: 0.77 m.

619 - Oum Itouami (Tassili-n'Ajjer). - It seems the artist wanted to depict a hunting scene. A mouflon (?) is being attacked by three dogs. It has two arrows or two spears stuck in its body, and a spearman, who also carries a sword at waist level, is about to throw his weapon. The spearman is 0.14 m in height. Painting in red ochre.

620 - Oum Itouami (Tassili-n'Ajjer). - On the left, a man with a “dash-shaped head” holds a long stick or spear. He wears a short tunic, tightly fitting at the waist, typical of his race. In front of him, another man with lighter skin appears to be wearing a garment made of animal skin. He is running towards three oxen, which are notably rendered in brown ochre. The left figure is 0.22 m tall.

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