Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2931CA302
Site Name
King Shaka High Rock
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Friday, February 5, 2021 - 18:03
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Friday, February 5, 2021 - 18:03.
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Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
Clear depictions of the rock could not be captured as we had a challenge navigating which path to take that will lead to the rock. Perhaps a drone could have assisted in this regard.Purpose:Date Unveiled: Designer: NaturalBuilder: NaturalPerson/Institution Commemorated: King Shaka ZuluRecorder Name: Nosisa dlomo
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Monument Type
Description
To depict where King Shaka would sit and plan his millitary tactics. He was also said to have thrown or execute his enemies there. The rock was also a place where young men were tested or had to demonstrate their courage by leaping into the sea. Those who managed to emerge successfully from the sea would be regarded as men.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Stone
Pedestal Material
Stone
Location
Location
Mapping
-29.513986, 31.23137
KwaZulu-Natal
- iLembe
- KwaDukuza
Access details
Accessible to the public
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