The historical and aesthetic value of natural landmarks in the Fezzan region and ways to invest in them for tourism purposes (The Acacus region as a model

Abstract

The Fezzan region embraces an immortal material and cultural heritage, and natural, historical, cultural and religious tourism elements spread in most of its cities and villages, which bear witness to the achievements of man throughout the stages of history that he lived in ancient times, as the Acacus region is one of the most important natural monuments that represents a diverse historical and aesthetic value since ancient times. Before history, it ranges from the caves and inscriptions of ancient man, to a group of arches and grooves that petrified on the banks of ancient rivers, when the desert was a fertile area  Including the fragrant history and splendor of antiquities, all this historical, archaeological and environmental diversity has made the Akakus region an attractive area for tourists from various countries of the world, because its grandeur and beauty, and the message it carries arouse the curiosity of anyone, which made this region classified by UNESCO as a world heritage 1985 AD.

Reasons for choosing this research: It is the distortion or destruction of antiquities that occurs by some members of society, whether intentional or unintentional,. The importance of this research comes in identifying the most important natural resources in the region, and ways to invest in them for tourism. And identifying the obstacles to the tourism sector in Libya, with the aim of increasing tourism movement in Libya.