Prehistoric rock art, ancient Egypt, and the art of Islam.
12,000 B.C.E.–900 C.E.
Nations old and new
Algeria and Libya
Egypt
Sudan
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Tunisia
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From prehistoric rock art to magnificent pyramids and stately mosques.
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