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Strange cave art in Tanzania

Tanzania is home to some of the most iconic natural wonders in Africa including Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti National Park. However, Tanzania is also home to some strange and mysterious cave art that has puzzled archaeologists for decades. The cave art was discovered in a remote area in Tanzania called Kondoa Irangi Rock Paintings. The site consists of more than 150 painted caves that are estimated to be between 2,000 and 4,000 years old. The paintings depict scenes from everyday life, as well as animals and mythical creatures. What makes these paintings so strange is their style and technique. The paintings are not drawn in a realistic or naturalistic style but rather in a stylized and abstract manner. Some of the paintings feature human figures with elongated limbs and distorted facial features. The meaning behind these strange and abstract paintings remains a mystery to this day.

The Lost City of the Kalahari

The Kalahari Desert is one of the harshest and most unforgiving environments on Earth. It covers more than 900,000 square kilometers and spans across Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa. Despite its harsh conditions, the Kalahari has been home to various indigenous communities for thousands of years. In 2012, an Australian researcher named Dr. Michael Tellinger discovered what he believes to be the remains of an ancient city in the Kalahari Desert. The city is estimated to be more than 200,000 years old and is believed to have been built by an advanced civilization that predates modern humans. The city consists of a network of stone circles, roads, and other structures that are arranged in a complex and organized manner. Dr. Tellinger believes that the city was once a hub of trade and commerce and that its inhabitants were highly skilled in mining and metallurgy. However, his claims remain controversial and have yet to be fully verified.

The Lake of Death in Cameroon

Lake Nyos is a crater lake located in the northwest region of Cameroon. It is known as the "Lake of Death" due to a catastrophic event that occurred in 1986. On August 21, 1986, a massive cloud of carbon dioxide gas erupted from the bottom of the lake and swept over nearby villages, killing more than 1,700 people and thousands of animals. The event was caused by a natural phenomenon called limnic eruption, which occurs when dissolved gases in a lake suddenly erupt to the surface. The carbon dioxide gas that erupted from Lake Nyos was trapped at the bottom of the lake for centuries and was released due to a landslide or a volcanic eruption. Today, Lake Nyos is closely monitored to prevent another catastrophic event from occurring.

In conclusion, Africa is a continent full of mysteries and wonders that continue to fascinate and intrigue us. From ancient burial sites to strange cave art, Africa has a rich and complex history that is still being uncovered. These strange and unsettling discoveries remind us that there is still so much we don't know about this beautiful continent.