Fezzan Valleys is a protected area of
Libya
Libya (; ar, ليبيا, Lībiyā), officially the State of Libya ( ar, دولة ليبيا, Dawlat Lībiyā), is a country in the Maghreb region in North Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Suda ...
made up of
Wadi ash-Shati' (ash-Shati Valley) and Wadi Irawan (Irawan Valley), located in the southwestern region of modern Libya, constitute a protected area. The region is predominantly desert but contains
mountains,
uplands, and dry river valleys (wadis) in the north, where oases support ancient towns. Fezzan's climate is extreme, characterized by very hot summers and cool winters, with scarce rainfall. The valleys play a crucial role in the region's connectivity, serving as entry points from the north to towns like Waddan, Sawknah, and Hun, linking Fezzan to other parts of Libya.
References
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Protected areas of Libya
Valleys of Libya