Duration: | 14 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
Tour Category: | Full Day Tours |
In the middle of the ancient cultural region of Dar Tichitt lie the fragments of the Neolithic settlement of Akreijit. They are not the only ruins worth seeing in Mauritania, but they are by far the oldest. Situated north of the former Aoukar depression, which was a huge inland lake until 1000 BC, there were various phases of settlement here that came to an end around 400 BC. Much of this remains and can still be seen today, including the buildings. The remains of the stone houses represent the oldest preserved settlements in all of West Africa. The walls extend over 1.2 hectares. There is no lack of findings in Akreijit, such as arrowheads and rubbing bowls. Much of it can be seen in a small museum in Akreijit. The owner of the museum answers open questions and also offers guided tours where he shows everything that normally escapes visitors. Many historical props are also offered for sale by the mostly nomadic inhabitants. Hardly anywhere else in Mauritania are there more impressive rock paintings than in Akreijit.
Tour includes
*Accomodation
*Entrence fees
*A local guide
*An air conditioning 4*4 car
*Water
*Breakfast, lunch, dinner
*Airport pick up and drop off
Tour excludes
*Other drinks
*Tips for photos
*Whatever is not mentioned in inlcluded is excluded