Illizi
Encyclopedia
Illizi is a town situated in the south-eastern part of Algeria
, capital of Illizi Province
. It is one of the gates to the Tassili N'Ajjer National Park with caves situated under the sands containing prehistoric drawings
dating from 6000 years BC. There is a hotel
and two camping
sites, as well as many local tourist agencies.
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
, capital of Illizi Province
Illizi Province
Illizi is a province in the south-eastern corner of Algeria named after its eponymous seat.It borders Libya to the east, Ouargla Province to the north and, Tamanghasset Province to the east and south.-Administrative divisions:...
. It is one of the gates to the Tassili N'Ajjer National Park with caves situated under the sands containing prehistoric drawings
Rock art
Rock art is a term used in archaeology for any human-made markings made on natural stone. They can be divided into:*Petroglyphs - carvings into stone surfaces*Pictographs - rock and cave paintings...
dating from 6000 years BC. There is a hotel
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
and two camping
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
sites, as well as many local tourist agencies.