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Scope

Outcropping rock forming part of upper cliff immediately adjacent and perpendicular to ELH018F. Carvings on vertical surface.

Arrangement

Ostrich, bovid, quadruped, indeterminate, abstract, pecking: Several superimposed incised images. Some of lines forming at least one image. In centre is incised outline of quadruped facing left with pecking and lines on body, possible saddle, two deeply incised zigzag lines at left end, possibly horns or stylised anthropomorph with large phallus/tail. On dorsal line is possible outline of stone axe shape. Several incised lines within and above body area, possibly of other images. Image is superimposed over pecked lines, possibly of earlier image(s). Above right end (rear?) is incised outline of ostrich facing right with long neck and legs. To the right is incised outline of possible bovid facing left with outward curving horns, which could be head of another animal. Pecking on and around images. Figures 5.6, 10.11a-c Mattingly et al (2003); Mattingly (2007, p.87); Wadi Bouzna in Pesce (1968) and Jelinek (1994, 2004)

Biographical history

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

Related materials

Mattingly et al (2003; Mattingly (2007, p.87; Wadi Bouzna in Pesce (1968 and Jelinek (1994, 2004