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 nearby.[2][3][4][5][6]In the caves there is modern graffiti, dating back to the late 19th century, as visitors recorded their names and date of visit.

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

Some interesting entries include a former prime minister of the Union of South Africa (D.F. Malan) as well as a trio of visiting church leaders: pastor, elder and deacon (1919).

The area forms part of the Matjiesrivier nature reserve and is administered by Cape Nature.

History

The rock art near the caves are estimated to be in excess of 1,000 years old.[7]

See also

References
  1. "CapeNature Summer Bucket List". www.capetownetc.com.
  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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