Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2329BB11
Site Name
Madi a thavha Mountain lodge Heritage site Objects, Louis Botha Street, Louis Trichardt
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 21:03
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 21:03.
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Inventory Reference
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Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
Purpose:Date Unveiled: Designer: Builder: Person/Institution Commemorated: Queen Modjadji , The inscription is dedicated to the BoLobedu people of phalaborwa.Recorder Name: Mulalo Simango and Wendy Mulaudzi
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Description
A rich cultural heritage legacy was left behind by the indigenous metal workers. Ancient iron mining and tracing was practiced at most outcrops by the Baphalaborwa people, and have been excavated by archaeologists.
Each outcrop is a sacred heritage site. Two of these heritage sites Sealang and Kgopolwe,the seats for the ruling makushane-Malatji houses,have been declared as national Monuments.
Archaeological excavations reveal extensive settlements linked to the mining and forging activities. In contrast, modern day mining is regarded as being very destructive for the natural landscape.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Steel , metal and iron .
Pedestal Material
Wood.
Inscriptions
The hot climate and harsh environment was unsuitable for any kind of agriculture or the raising of cattle.therefore , the metal workers traded their iron wares for agricultural products.
A close relationship developed with the Lobedu people and Queen Modjadji, who traded and exchanged agricultural products and clay pots for hoes,strings of copper beads, copper ornamentation and iron tools and implements.
Especially the production of hoes gave the metal workers a strong power base for trade and barter hoes were not only valuable agricultural tools.
A close relationship developed with the Lobedu people and Queen Modjadji, who traded and exchanged agricultural products and clay pots for hoes,strings of copper beads, copper ornamentation and iron tools and implements.
Especially the production of hoes gave the metal workers a strong power base for trade and barter hoes were not only valuable agricultural tools.
Location
Location
Mapping
-23.030421, 29.911683
Limpopo
- Vhembe
- Makhado
Directions to Site
It is located at Dahl Street
Polokwane, Capricorn District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa.
Polokwane, Capricorn District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa.
Access details
You go through the receptionist of the Madi a thavha mountain lodge and the tour guide will walk you around art galler y
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