The crying cows rock engraving is known as ‘la vache qui pleure’ in french. And, is unlike other cave art in the region

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About 25 km from an oasis in southeast Algeria. Deep carvings are constructed into the side of a rock. The depth and thickness of the engraving seem to differ from other rock engravings from this era

The art is estimated to be 7000 years old (1)

The cows are in despair and have visible tears from their eyes as they couldn’t find water to quench their thirst. This review is the subjective opinion.

Citation: 1) Léone Allard-Huard, Nil-Sahara. Dialogues rupestres. L’homme innovateur, p.295. ISBN 2-9509834-1-3.

Bibliography: La vache qui pleure a masterpiece of Neolithic sculpture (https://steemit.com/life/@mohsene/the-cow-that-cries-a-prehistoric-artistic-masterpiece)

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