Leo Frobenius' Expeditions to the Libyan Desert (1932–1935): His Contributions to the Study of Ancient Civilizations and Rock Ar.

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  • Feryal Amohamed Mohamed Abu Zubaydah Department of History and Archaeology, Faculty of Arts and Languages, University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya Author

Keywords:

Leo Frobenius, Libyan Desert, Rock Art, German expedition, cultural circles

Abstract

Leo Frobenius (1873–1938) was a German explorer and ethnographer who led a series of scientific expeditions to Africa between 1904 and 1935. In the final period of his life, he undertook journeys to the Libyan Desert (1932–1935) with the aim of studying rock art and ancient inscriptions, and documenting the cultural heritage of the peoples of the Sahara. Frobenius focused on rock paintings as evidence of prehistoric civilizations that flourished in North Africa before the desert turned into an arid environment. His expeditions contributed to the creation of a vast archive of drawings and manuscripts, making him a fundamental reference in anthropological and artistic studies.

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Published

2026-02-08

Issue

Volume 4, No. 1, 2026

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Humanities and Social Sciences Theme

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Feryal Amohamed Mohamed Abu Zubaydah. (2026). Leo Frobenius’ Expeditions to the Libyan Desert (1932–1935): His Contributions to the Study of Ancient Civilizations and Rock Ar. Afro-Asian Journal of Scientific Research (AAJSR), 4(1), 218-237. https://aajsr.com/index.php/aajsr/article/view/786