Attractions of Libya

To help inspire or plan your trip to Libya, some of its major attractions for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country. These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Libya which represent the best of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Libyan Sahara - Natural attractions

Acacus Mountains
The Acacus Mountains deep in the Libyan Sahara boasts extraordinary natural scenery as well as some of the best rock art found anywhere in the world. Amidst the shifting sands of the desert are deep canyons and some unique and bizarre rock formations. 1,300 rock art sites have so far been discovered which data back some 12,000 years. The paintings and carvings illustrate the history of settlement in the region as well as portraying its changing climate and natural environment. The oldest paintings show large savannah animals such as elephant and rhino and depict a humid environment. The images change over time to display the desertification of the region when the dromedary becomes prominent. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus

Acacus Mountains

The Acacus Mountains deep in the Libyan Sahara boasts extraordinary natural scenery as well as some of the best rock art found anywhere in the world. Amidst the shifting sands of the desert are deep canyons and some unique and bizarre rock formations. 1,300 rock art sites have so far been discovered which data back some 12,000 years. The paintings and carvings illustrate the history of settlement in the region as well as portraying its changing climate and natural environment. The oldest paintings show large savannah animals such as elephant and rhino and depict a humid environment. The images change over time to display the desertification of the region when the dromedary becomes prominent.

UNESCO World Heritage Site: Rock-Art Sites of Tadrart Acacus

Ubari Sand Sea
The Ubari Sand Sea is a vast area of towering sand dunes in the desert notable for the 11 salt water lakes known as Ramlat Dawada. The lakes, such as Gebraoun and Umm al-Maa, are beautiful palm-fringed oases that appear miraculously amidst the harsh desert environment.