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CAVE Tadrart Elephant Prehistoric Art Silver Proof Coin 1$ Niue 2011

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 Prehistoric Arts -Cave painting 

 

Deep in the Tadrart Acacus you will find rock art paintings of diverse African animals dating back thousands of years ago.
This coin shows one of the big five: the Elephant. Painting thousands of years ago it still survives today.
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The Acacus Mountains or Tadrart Acacus  form a mountain range in the desert of western Libya, part of the Sahara. They are situated east of the Libyan city of Ghat and stretch north from the Algerian border about 100 km. Tadrart means 'mountain' in the native language of the area (Tamahaq language). The area has a particularly rich array of prehistoric rock art. 
The area is known for its rock-art and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 because of the importance of these paintings and carvings. The paintings date from 12,000 BC to 100 AD and reflect cultural and natural changes in the area. There are paintings and carvings of animals such as giraffes, elephants, ostriches and camels, but also of men and horses. Men are depicted in various daily life situations, for example while making music and dancing.

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Country
Niue
Year of Issue
2011
Denomination
2 Dollars
Metal
Silver
Fineness (% purity)
925/1000
Mintage (pcs)
999 only
Weight (g)
1/2 oz
Diameter (mm)
35
Quality
Proof
Certificate of Authenticity Yes 
Package type  Box
Special Features Partly colored
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