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
Post date
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 08:15
Last modified
Monday, October 28, 2024 - 11:02
Location
Location
Mapping
-34.3722527778, 21.4088805556
Western Cape
- Eden
- Hessequa
Site Address
South Africa
Access details
Parking, toilets, availability of guides, walks, accommodations in the town.
Media
Media
Images uploaded directly to Site
The historic building also houses the Stilbaai Tourism Information Centre.