Waw Namous a plot of moon on earth.

Jufra, 02.07.2015(Lana) Libya is characterized by a diversity of its archaeology and nature of its soil that expands from the Mediterranean to the Green Mountains to black and white Harouj to Red Hamada with diverse colours that capture the eyes and hearts with their beauties and wonderful sceneries. In this report, focus is made on one of these landmarks "Waw Namous" which is considered one of the world's intriguing site even according to testimonies of international researchers and geologists who visited the place and published literature about the place's ancient history and charm. Waw Namous is an inactive volcanic mountain located south central Libya with an altitude of 575 meter. It is in a form of a volcanic cone formed by remains of a volcanic eruption and ashes surrounded by beautiful lakes encircled by dates trees south of the White Haroj which resembles the terrain of the moon with a magnificent reddish colour sulphurous lake . Black volcanic sheets are scattered over the mountain especially at its foot together with diverse plants such as cane and bamboo and trees like dates trees and tamarisk . The volcanic crater expands between 10 to 20 SKM in the presence of a natural area which makes it a good natural reserve for many birds and animals. Most scientific studies indicate that the name of the mountains was coined after waves of mosquitoes that swarmed the place which called in local language "Namous". Anthrapoliststs presumed that the use of iron in West Africa was credited to iron powered used by NOK civilization. The poweder is present in southern western region of Waw Namous. The area regarded first class tourist attraction. Visitors linked it to a plot of moon fallen on earth". Studies did not accurately record the latest eruption of the volcano, but probably occurred few centuries ago. The mountain comprises three small salt lakes one is a warm one which is small with changing colours. Due to large area of the crater it can be viewed easily from space. "Waw Namous"" interpreted as "Oasis of mosquitoes" or according to other interpretation "a crater of mosquito" as the small lake near the crater of the volcano is swarming with mosquitoes, so camping nearby requires a net or insect repleint material during sleeping time, or using local traditional material which is a mashed garlic with olive oil and used as a cream. This world class tourist landmark is a value added to the Libyan desert beauties booming with wonders and conundrums. Packing into the place is intriguing as the trip combines enjoyment with benefit starting from the heavenly space and spontaneous welcome in the embrace of the virgin nature in day light in which Sun's life shines and smooth sand chants a dreamy song against the backdrop of wonderful oasis and charming lakes. Beauties of the night in which moon light spills into rock formation against the backdrop of sparkling stars that seem so near to you as if your are in another planet. Waw Namous stands high just like the standing of the people of the area, one fails to describe its beauties as it is one of the most beautiful areas. In one accossion it was visited by 4000 to 7000 people in one go to watch the complete Solar eclipse on 29.03.2016 which lingered for longer period, a journey will remain vivid in the memory of whoever visited it. =Lana=