Stadsaal Caves

The Stadsaal Caves (or Stadtsaal) are located in the Cederberg, South Africa.[1] The caves were used for shelter in prehistoric times, and ancient rock art paintings can be seen.[2][3][4][5][6]

Stadsaal Caves
Rock art in the caves
LocationMatjiesrivier Nature Reserve
Western Cape
Coordinates32°31′22″S 19°19′3″E

History

The caves are estimated to be about 1,000 years old.[7]

See also

References
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  2. "Caves to explore across the Cape". www.capetownetc.com.
  3. Pinnock, Don (2021-04-30). "MAVERICK MAPPER: Exploring Cederberg's Nomadland in the ultimate quarantine machine". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2023-03-20.
  4. Heard, Janet. "Taking the back road". IOL.
  5. Quick, Lynne J.; Eckardt, Frank D. (2015), Grab, Stefan; Knight, Jasper (eds.), "The Cederberg: A Rugged Sandstone Topography", Landscapes and Landforms of South Africa, Cham: Springer International Publishing, pp. 85–93, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-03560-4_10, ISBN 978-3-319-03560-4, retrieved 2023-03-20
  6. Deacon, Janette; Wiltshire, Nicholas; du Plessis, Rika (June 2018). "Designing Digital Recording for Volunteers in Rock Art Surveys, Management Plans and Public Outreach in the Cederberg, South Africa". African Archaeological Review. 35 (2): 225–239. doi:10.1007/s10437-018-9293-3. ISSN 0263-0338.
  7. "Amazing outdoor adventures in SA: go hiking, kayaking or cycling". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2023-03-20.


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