Djanet

The Italian Foreign Ministry, citing information from Algerian police, said the Italian woman was apparently kidnapped Wednesday evening south of the city of Djanet, which is 56 miles 90 kilometers from the Niger border.

chron.com Chronicle 2011

Reports say the woman was kidnapped near the town of Djanet in southeastern Algeria.

Italian al-Qaida Captive Speaks on Audiotape 2011

Recording in the town of Djanet in Southeastern Algeria, bordering Libya -- they could not perform in Mali due to recently renewed fighting, something that helped to form this band over three decades ago -- TV on the Radio's Kyp Malone and Tunde Adebimpe contribute on five tracks, including the excellent single, "Tenere Taqqim Tossam."

Derek Beres: Global Beat Fusion: Desert Blues and a Sufi Muse Derek Beres 2011

Recording in the town of Djanet in Southeastern Algeria, bordering Libya -- they could not perform in Mali due to recently renewed fighting, something that helped to form this band over three decades ago -- TV on the Radio's Kyp Malone and Tunde Adebimpe contribute on five tracks, including the excellent single, "Tenere Taqqim Tossam."

Derek Beres: Global Beat Fusion: Desert Blues and a Sufi Muse Derek Beres 2011

Reports say the woman was kidnapped near the town of Djanet in southeastern Algeria.

Italian al-Qaida Captive Speaks on Audiotape 2011

Tourist festivals and shows now occur at Illizi and Djanet.

Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Algeria 2008

An experimental center has been set up at the archaeological site of Timenzouzine (Tassili of Djanet) where a meteorological station operated from 1979-86.

Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Algeria 2008

The annual mean is 20. 3ºC at 1,100m but in summer Djanet at this elevation at the foot of the southern escarpment has experienced 50°C.

Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Algeria 2008

The National Park office (ONPT) has a Director and Research Officer as well as wardens stationed at Djanet, Illizi, Zaouoatallaz and Iherir.

Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Algeria 2008

Crossing the massif is generally only practicable for four-wheel drive vehicles, and requires permission from the Tassili National Park office (OPNT) in Djanet, which prepares itineraries, and supervises and guides tourists within the area of the nearby Park and elsewhere.

Tassili N'Ajjer National Park, Algeria 2008