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Sahara rock art

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Early artistic expression found on rock surfaces in the Sahara region, depicting animals, human activities such as herding and combat, and technologies including horses and chariots.

AP course connection

Topic 6.1: 6.1 Cultural Contexts of African Art

Unit 6

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