Cave of Swimmers

The Cave of Swimmers is a cave with ancient rock art in the mountainous Gilf Kebir plateau of the Libyan Desert section of the Sahara. It is located in the New Valley Governorate of southwest Egypt, near the border with Libya.

Cave of Swimmers
Rock art of swimmers
Shown within Egypt
LocationGilf Kebir plateau
RegionNew Valley Governorate, Egypt
Coordinates23°35′40.99″N 25°14′0.60″E
History
PeriodsNeolithic
Site notes
Excavation dates1933
ArchaeologistsLászló Almásy
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