Overview
    Identifiers
    Inventory Number
    3421AD111
    Site Name
    The Blombos Museum of Archaeology
    Historical/alternative Site Name
    Alternate, Stilbaai Museum
    Descriptions
    Site History

    The Khoe and San exhibition in the museum explains that recent excavations reveal the oldest artwork and necklace known to man. Based on this finding, this is of course of extreme significance to Khoe and San heritage, seemingly being the first human beings to roam the globe. Rock art tracings from the Hessequa region are also displayed in the museum, together with a brief story on each. Historical buildings typical of coastal fishing dwellings in the region.Tourists can see displays of information relating to the Blombos Cave, as well as tracings of rock art from the Hessequa region.

    Record Administration
    Author
    joshua.slingers
    Last modified
    Monday, October 28, 2024 - 11:02
      Location
      Location
      Mapping
      -34.3722527778, 21.4088805556
      Western Cape
      • Eden
      • Hessequa
      Site Address

      South Africa

      Location notes
      Western Cape Province: The Stilbaai Museum is located in the Palingkloof Botanical Gardens, nestled in the urban area of Stilbaai.
      The historic building also houses the Stilbaai Tourism Information Centre.
      Access details
      Parking, toilets, availability of guides, walks, accommodations in the town.
      Media
      Images uploaded directly to Site