Bethanie, Historic mission settlement in Karas Region, Namibia
Located 100 kilometers west of Keetmanshoop along the C14 road between Goageb and Walvis Bay, Bethanie stands in the southern Namibian landscape.
In 1814, Reverend Heinrich Schmelen established a mission station here, constructing the Schmelenhaus, which became a National Monument and serves as a memorabilia museum.
The village maintains strong ties to its Nama heritage through traditional music performances, community gatherings, and preservation of historical buildings.
Visitors require personal transportation to access Bethanie, as the village offers limited accommodation options and basic services for the surrounding rural population.
The 1883 land sale agreement between Chief Josef Frederiks and Heinrich Vogelsang, representing Adolf Lüderitz, was signed in Bethanie, leading to German colonization.
Location: Berseba Constituency
Location: Karas Region
GPS coordinates: -26.50056,17.16000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:24
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