Brandberg
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The Brandberg (‘Fire Mountain’) Massif is Namibia’s highest peak, with its zenith, the Königstein (‘King’s Stone’), standing at a whopping 2573 metres above sea level.
Named for the vivid shade of orange it sometimes turns at sunset, the Brandberg has been sacred to the San people for centuries, and the Tsisab Ravine at its base is permeated with over 45 000 ancient San rock paintings, including the famous ‘White Lady’. These paintings vary between 2-4,000 years old and feature hunters and various animals, pointing that this region of the planet has long been shared by man and wildlife. The numerous water sources found within the mountain range provide for a diverse selection of animals.
The Brandberg area was proclaimed a national monument on 15th June 1951 and is currently on the tentative UNESCO World Heritage list.