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Monuments
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Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Monday, March 22, 2021 - 05:50.
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The place seem neglected and not well taken care of. The plaque is no longer visible and people scribbled their names on in and make it hard to read the history of the tree. On the way to the tree is dangerous for can can bitten by a snake or any harmful reptiles or get hurt by thorns , because it is bushy .Purpose:
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It can be used as a rope or string and for making bark cloth.the leaves can be eaten by humans and water can be tapped from the roots.the bark and pulp are eaten by elephants that left scars on the tree.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
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This giant tree has been carbon dated as 1200 years old but many local people believe that the tree is much older than that more likely 3000 years old. The longevity together with its strength have given the baobab symbolic value throughout history. Many indigenous people believe the spirits of their ancestors inhabit in the baobab and hence the tree plays a central role in ceremonial rituals and sacrifices. Common names include baobab, upside down
Location
Location
Mapping
-22.500086, 30.633172
Limpopo
- Vhembe
- Musina
Directions to Site
From the filing station driving into Haenertsburg town, you proceed straight then turn to the left on the tared road.
The place is situated behind the Haenertsburg town Library and Clinic which is facing and overnight accommodations.
The place is situated behind the Haenertsburg town Library and Clinic which is facing and overnight accommodations.
Access details
It is accessible through the securities at the gate with R30 entrance fee and R400 for taking a video of the tree
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