From the myth of romance to ancient truth; Hidden stone giant in the heart of Africa

The vast continent of Africa has devoted a large part of its soil to the “Great Sahara of Africa”; Where it covers about one -third of the continent. Many North Africa countries, including Tunisia, which is a less -known destination with amazing sand dunes, are in the heart of this endless area. However, the great Sahara of Africa is not limited to endless sandstones. The western part of North Africa is the share of Mauritania from the Great Desert; A dry, occasional place that hides a unique natural surprise. Ben America‘s monolith is the secret hidden in the large Sahara of Africa, which can only be achieved from anonymous and infinite desert (Islands).

Monolite refers to a massive stone mass consisting of a unified and unified structure and has been safe from erosion for millions of years.

Ben Amirah, the largest monolithic of Africa and, in many beliefs, is the world’s second largest monolith, is the culmination of a collection of several monoliths that have come from the great desert. The height of this monolith is more than 2 meters; However, some believe that a large part of bin Amira is buried under the sand and its real altitude is higher.

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Bin Amirah was less destined for tourists due to lack of direct access from the nearest city, the city of Choum, about 2 kilometers. However, access to this place is not impossible, and tourism services have made it possible to reach the mysterious stone giant.

Even from a distance, the greatness of bin Amirah is remarkable. What distinguishes this structure is not only its extraordinary size but also its integrated nature.

Monolite bin Amirah is a hard granite type that remains against the endless changes of the desert. There are prehistoric rocks around it, and some believe that this place has a ritual role in ancient times.

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A local legend links Ben Amirah to another monolith called Ben Aicha. In this narrative, bin Amirah and bin Aqaha were once a couple and stood together. After the betrayal of bin Aqaha, the two were out of each other. The smaller monoliths between them are also known as their children.

In year 2, Monolite bin Aqahah became an open gallery; When a group of international artists led by his sculpture artist, Siriki Ky, produced a set of sculptures on the subject of Africa’s great desert. These artifacts scattered around bin Aisha are one of the most important attractions in the region.

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