The Bubalus Period was the earliest known period of Saharan rock art

Saharan rock art

Saharan rock art is a significant area of archaeological study focusing on the precious treasures carved or painted on the natural rocks found in the central Sahara desert. There are over three thousand sites discovered that have information about Saharan rock art...

. The art from the period was produced between 7,000 and 12,000 years ago. Most Bubalus art consisted of engravings of animals, although some humans were depicted. Bubalas art shows animals that became extinct in the area. The animal depictions are naturalistic and often on a large scale. Men are shown armed with clubs, throwing sticks, axes and bows, but never spears.