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028/1961
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SiteID:
85
FullSiteName:
Heitsi Ghub
SiteCategory:
Archaeological
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Author:
Siya.Mhlekude
Post date:
21/04/2015
Featured Site?:
NO
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Location:
26° 36' 39.24" S
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17° 12' 22.68" E
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PrimaryRecording?:
Yes
SiteReference:
028/1961
RecordingDate:
Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 12:16
Recorders:
Nora Schmidt
SiteComments:
Indeed the history behind the Heitsi Ghub is similar to the one behind the Heitsi-eibeb (see 022/1955), their appearance is different: Its layout and construction is neat. Serves as a religious symbol and is all that remains of an indigenous custom that died out.
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Gazette Date:
01/03/1961
Gazette No: 55
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028/1961 - 12/09/2009
12/09/2009