The African Woman

Arches UK - a collection of Nature’s arches and bridges

The African Woman

The African Woman

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Ennedi Region. The Ennedi is a large remote area in the north east of the country and is part of the Sahara desert. Here there are many spectacular rock formations as well as a great many natural arches. Located in the Katchabe area and is about 26 miles south of Fada the arch is said to resemble the figure of a woman carrying something on her head.

The arch has a span of 23 ft and a height of 83 ft.