Dabous Giraffe

3D Model

Ferdinand Saumarez-Smith from Factum Foundation accompanied the Trust for African Rock Art to document the Dabous Giraffe in the Aïr Mountains in Niger. The petroglyph dates from between 4-6,000 BC and is the largest known animal petroglyph in the world.

It was recorded using close-range and drone-based photogrammetry from February 10th to 15th, 2022.

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