Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2723AD32
Site Name
Archaeological site
Site Category
Archaeological
References
Reference Types
Other Publication
Citation
Vosloo M, 2017. Upgrade of 66kV powerline network in Kuruman area, Northern Cape Province.
Record Administration
Author
Ethe.Mngceke
Post date
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 09:44
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Archaeology Recordings
Submitted by Ethe.Mngceke on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 11:42.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
2723AD/Electrical infrastucture/Kuruman/site K4
Recording date
Recording Media
Digital Photos
GPS
Primary?
Yes
Physical Aspects
Physical Site Type
Overhang
Location Type
Open/Flat
AccessDifficulty
Easy
Classifications
Archaeological Time Periods
Stone Age
Deposit Info
Ash
Rocky
Cultural Material Comments/Notes
A large overhang with evidence of religious activities was identified at this location. Several areas with the ashes of fires were identified as well as areas where candles were placed as well. The site is visited frequently and the area under the overhang is disturbed. Recent historic graffiti is visible on sections of the overhang wall, while feint rock art figures are discernible. Further investigation could possibly indicate the presence of a stone age site and/or rock art on the overhang walls.
Rock Art Recordings
Submitted by Ethe.Mngceke on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 11:42.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
2723AD/Electrical infrastucture/Kuruman/site K4
Recording date
Primary?
Yes
Classifications
Details of Rock Art

A large overhang with evidence of religious activities was identified at this location. Several areas with the ashes of fires were identified as well as areas where candles were placed as well. The site is visited frequently and the area under the overhang is disturbed. Recent historic graffiti is visible on sections of the overhang wall, while feint rock art figures are discernible. Further investigation could possibly indicate the presence of a stone age site and/or rock art on the overhang walls

Rock Art Damage Types
Graffiti
Candle Wax
Motif Listing
Displaying 1 - 1 of 1
Panel Images # Tradition Technique Motif Colours Equipment Facing SP? Notes
Location
Location
Mapping
-27.38431, 23.34377
Northern Cape
  • John Taolo Gaetsewe
  • Gamagara
Administration of Protections
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on 09/11/2023 - 06:05.
Administration Description

Date: 2017-11-21
The site will need to be avoided and preserved.Select Rir-Gamo Alt 1 to avoid impacting on the sites vista. If the Rir-Gamo Alt 2 is considered and selected a consultation process with local spiritual and religious groupings will be required to consult on
the possible impacts and consequences of construction activities on the site and intangible heritage.
Action Status: Accepted
Site Action: Conservation

Grading
Autoid
Grading - 243469
Submitted by
Submitted by Ethe.Mngceke on 17/12/2019 - 16:59.
Grading
Grade IIIa
Grading Date
GradingComment

Grade 3A possibly Grade 2. Grading by: Mathys Vosloo

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Aesthetic
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
High
Statement of Significance

A large overhang with evidence of religious activities was identified at this location. Several areas with the ashes of fires were identified as well as areas where candles were placed as well. The site is visited frequently and the area under the overhang is disturbed. Recent historic graffiti is visible on sections of the overhang wall, while feint rock art figures are discernible. Further investigation could possibly indicate the presence of a stone age site and/or rock art on the overhang walls

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