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Scope

Small inselberg on W side of Maknusa with numerous carved surfaces concentrated at NW and SE tips. Several circular and ovoid stone structures (burials?), some with low orthostats, around base and lower slopes. Three have been robbed recently, and large (robber?) pit dug in W side of inselberg below summit, damaging some of carvings. MAK016A1 carvings on upper surface of outcropping rock close to NW tip of inselberg.

Arrangement

Chariot, incised lines: Incised image of possible chariot or wheeled vehicle with shaft, yoke and one four-spoked wheel, possibly depicted in side-view. Circular area of pecking possibly denotes second wheel. Incised lines cut across right side of image. Figure 7.44d Chateau in Pauphillet (1953)

Biographical history

Deposited with the Society for Libyan Studies Online Archive by Tertia Barnett in 2019

Related materials

Chateau in Pauphillet (1953