First international rock art festival to be held in Djanet, Tassili N'Ajjer
Djanet, the gateway to Tassili N'Ajjer, will host the first International Rock Art Festival in Algeria from October 19 to 24. Organized under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and Arts, the event aims to highlight the richness of national rock art heritage and strengthen efforts for its protection, study, and promotion, particularly in the southern regions. The festival is part of the ministry's initiatives for the inventory, documentation, protection, and valorization of archaeological sites. Tassili N'Ajjer is recognized as one of the world's most significant rock art sites, featuring thousands of paintings and engravings that depict social, economic, and spiritual aspects of human life over millennia. The festival will also showcase the diversity of rock art expressions across various cultural parks in Algeria. The event seeks to become an annual scientific and cultural gathering for researchers, experts, institutions, and stakeholders in heritage protection. It will present study results, foster expertise exchange on preservation methods, and explore ways to integrate various parties in sustainable heritage valorization, including cultural tourism. The program includes an international scientific meeting, thematic exhibitions, a forum for stakeholders, archaeological film days, and an artistic residency for fine arts students in Djanet. The festival aims to contribute to the sustainable preservation and promotion of Algeria's major rock art sites, enhance scientifi
