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Index Page 6 - Tin Tazarift East Area - Map 4

ALG-47, Izem Arch, Tin Tazarift East Area. 10.3 meter span (measured). GPS 32R 572845 2729275. From ALG-45, proceed east in the corridor on the cairned trail toward Sefar for 300 meters. The trail passes to the left of the arch. Izem means "oryx" in Tamahaq. An uncatalogued opening is located behind this arch.

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ALG-46, Abareqqa Arch, Tin Tazarift East Area. 9.0 meter span (measured). Located 30 meters from and opposite to ALG-47. The trail to Sefar goes through this arch. Abareqqa means "trail" in the Tamahaq dialect. This arch provides a rare photo opportunity with a view through three arches: ALG-46, ALG-47, and an uncataloged arch (dark area in background of photo). Looks like a good place for a Star Wars pod race!
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ALG-48, Bonus Arch, Tin Tazarift East Area. 12.8 meter span (measured). From ALG-46, walk down the corridor eastward straight ahead for 200 meters. The arch is visible on the left (NE).
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ALG-49, Portal Arch, Tin Tazarift East Area. 12 meter span by 9 meter height (estimated). GPS 32R 572985 2729399. From ALG-48, walk across the maze of rock for about 350 meters north to the arch. It is quite easy to find because of its high top.
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ALG-50, Nero-n-Man Arch, Tin Tazarift East Area. 9 meter span by 6 meter hieght (estimated). GPS 32R 573011 2729738. Explore the area north of ALG-49 to find this arch. Nero-n-Man can be translated as "soul wish".
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ALG-51, unnamed arch 4, Tin Tazarift East Area. 2 meter span (estimated). Located near ALG-50.
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