Apollo 11 Cave, Prehistoric art cave in Karas region, Namibia
The cave formation consists of a rock overhang positioned at the junction of Orange and Great Fish rivers, 250 kilometers southwest of Keetmanshoop.
German archaeologist Wolfgang Wendt named the site Apollo 11 in July 1969 when he learned about the successful return of the space mission.
Seven quartzite slabs discovered in the cave feature paintings of animals, including a figure combining human legs with antelope and feline characteristics.
The National Museum of Namibia in Windhoek maintains and displays the original stone artifacts found within the cave during excavations.
Archaeological deposits indicate human presence spanning 40 millennia, from 71,000 to 29,000 years ago, making it among the oldest African art sites.
Location: Keetmanshoop
GPS coordinates: -27.75000,17.10000
Latest update: May 13, 2025 09:02
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