Ghanema

Jabal Bin Ghanema rises on the southeastern edge of the Murzuq basin, between the Tibesti and the volcanic country of Haruj. Its ancient sandstone beds form part of the rocky rim enclosing the great desert basin. To the west, the Murzuq Sand Sea fills much of the interior with dunes, while dry valleys cut into the surrounding uplands. Layers of sandstone, shale and occasional petrified wood preserve traces of landscapes far older than the present desert.