Adrar Bous
Adrar Bous is a massif in the Aïr Mountains on the western edge of the Ténéré Desert, Niger. Archaeological research at Adrar Bous, conducted by J. Desmond Clark, has produced finds spanning the Late Acheulean (1.76 – 0.13 Ma) through the Neolithic (11,950 – 6,450 BP). The massif contains a number of sites where microlithic tools are present, along with faunal and human remains. Most notable are extensive remains of ritualized feasting by specialized Tenerian cattle pastoralists. Its name is written in the Tamasheq language. The massif itself has been dated to be about 487 million years old.
| Adrar Bous | |
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Adrar Bous in the modern day. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,123 m (3,684 ft) |
| Coordinates | 20.370833°N 9.025°E |
| Geography | |
Adrar Bous Location of Adrar Bous | |
| Location | Ténéré Desert, Niger |
| Parent range | Aïr Mountains |
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