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| The Drakensberg is steeped in
rich cultural heritage and was home
to the San people from late Stone Age times until as recently
as the nineteenth century. The mountain caves and overhangs
of the Drakensberg are now a testament to the San way of life
depicted through their paintings. |
| Over 35 000 individual
recorded images at over 600 sites can
be seen in the Drakensberg region - making up 35% of all of
South Africa's San rock art sites. It was partly the significance
of these rock art sites which led to the Ukhahlamba-Drakensberg
Park being declared a World Heritage Site in 2000. |
| The paintings cover a variety
of topics - with the most common being animal
figures and specifically Eland which were considered
sacred, as well as human figures depicted in scenes from daily
life. |
| While in the Drakensberg it is well worth
partaking in a guided walk to one of the many rock art
sites. In addition there are excellent educational
centres at Kamberg and Didima which provide interactive
experiences. At Kamberg, the Kamberg San Rock Art Trail and
Interpretive Centre offers visitors information about the world
of the San, as well as the opportunity to participate in a guided
walk with a community guide to Game Pass Shelter to see superb
examples of rock art. |
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