Tsodilo, Archaeological site in Kalahari Desert, Botswana
Four granite hills emerge from the desert landscape, containing over 4,500 rock paintings representing early human settlements and artistic expressions.
Archaeological evidence from Divuyu and Nqoma sites reveals Early Iron Age settlements with advanced metallurgy techniques for creating copper and iron tools.
The local San people regard these hills as sacred grounds where ancestral spirits reside, following traditions of consulting their ancestors before hunting expeditions.
Visitors must arrange guided tours through the designated paths to access the rock art sites, with a maintained campsite offering basic facilities between hills.
The White Paintings Rock Shelter displays horseback riders and domestic animals, indicating different cultural periods and artistic techniques through generations.
Location: North-West District
Elevation above the sea: 1,489 m
GPS coordinates: -18.75708,21.74182
Latest update: May 20, 2025 09:12
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