SAHARA DESERT: MILLENARY SANDS

The Sahara Desert is located in North Africa, its ancient sands constitute the vast arid area stretching from the Red Sea; a part of the Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean. Wrap territories of other countries like Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Chad, Libya, Sudan, among others.

The little rain that falls on the land fails to balance the evaporation due to the high existing temperatures that reach about 60 degrees in the shade; and to the low rainfall of 220 mm per year. It is composed of rocks formed by the old skeleton of Africa, where are deposited large limestone and sandy masses. Its geological structure is a series of elevations that are bent and drops are called closed trays.

It is the largest desert in the world, with an area of over nine million square kilometers. The branch of the area depends on the approximation of the oceans and the characteristics typical of large crosses mountains. The little surface water that has the Sahara, except the Nile River, comes from the backbone of the African plains, covered by sediment in shallow seas that mark the northern limit of the desert.

Throughout the centuries, despite periods of relatively low rainfall; some rivers emerged which corresponded with the ice ages and climate changes these bring. Similarly, there are four geographic areas of importance, The Western Sahara, Ahaggar Mountains, The Tibesti Mountains and the Libyan Desert; although these lands have underground rivers, sometimes its waters circulate to the surface roads leading to different natural oasis, allowing the growth of vegetation.

You can admire during part of the year, the highest peaks of the Sahara; covered by snow deposited as an ornament to recreate its looks. In the arid lands, often don’t have vegetation, with the exception of some palm trees that are regularly located in an oasis.

Camels, goats and dromedaries are the only pets that can be found; These are used as transportation by people who inhabit those places, according to the strength and speed qualities. In certain areas live foxes, gazelles, badgers, jackals, hyenas and antelopes; in the sands are typically found large lizards, snakes and the dangerous yellow scorpion.

The rock art found here, are evidence of the presence of cults dedicated to cattle. They have also discovered remains of ancient instruments used in ancient archeology, dating back approximately 2000 years BC. The unique beauty of the sand is a temptation that confuses the mystery of its remarkable story. They are magical trails that have withstood the ravages of a burning climate, inviting you to explore the magnificence of more primitive desert in the world.