Cultures
The mountains are known for their ancient cave paintings, mostly dating from the 5th to the 3rd millennium BC, and for the geysers and hot springs in the Soboroum solfataric field, where waters issue from the ground with temperatures between 22 and 88°C. The Yi Yerra warm springs (37°C) are located on the southern flank of Emi Koussi at an altitude of (850 m (2,790 ft)) above sea level. The local populations use the hot and warm springs for medical purposes.
The area has long been home to the Toubou people, who had trading relations with Carthage from the 500s BC. The main town in the area is Bardaï, while Zouar and Aouzou are smaller settlements.
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