Diaz Point, Maritime lighthouse in ǁKharas Region, Namibia.
Diaz Point is a maritime navigation structure on Namibia's coast that guides vessels through these treacherous waters of the ǁKharas Region. The building features a robust stone foundation supporting the distinctive striped tower that serves as a coastal landmark.
This location takes its name from Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias, who made landfall here in 1488 during his voyage along southern Africa's coast. The lighthouse itself was constructed much later to support modern maritime traffic in these strategic waters.
The lighthouse carries meaning as a link to maritime heritage and the region's seafaring past. People passing by recognize it as a landmark that marks the presence of human activity in this remote coastal stretch.
The structure sits south of Lüderitz and is accessible from town, though visitors must follow designated pathways because mining operations control parts of the surrounding area. Planning ahead for access routes and checking local conditions is important before making the journey.
A memorial cross made from local dolerite rock was placed here in 1988 to honor Dias's arrival and now stands among natural rock formations near the lighthouse. This marker shows how the site maintains connection to its distant past through relatively recent construction.
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