Brandberg
Damaraland, North- Western Namibia

Situated in Damaraland the Brandberg massif emerges mysteriously from the surrounding flat arid scrubland. These mountains are magnificent when viewed from any direction and the Konigstein peak at 2,573 metres is the highest point in Namibia. In the ravines and caves of these mountains are many prehistoric rock paintings.


Tsisab Gorge
The Tsisab Gorge at the eastern fringe of the Brandberg Mountains is the only officially guarded rock art site of the enormous Brandberg rock art complex.

In the Tsisab Gorge there are several overhangs that have delicate paintings on their smooth surfaces. In most cases humans are represented among the imagery and in many cases they have been depicted in rows as if they are dancing or walking in line. Animals are also frequently depicted in Namibian rock paintings.

Maack Cave
The Maack Cave in the Tsisab Gorge is an enormous granite boulder with an overhang that faces east. This overhang, the 'cave', is painted with rather small images, of which the ‘White Lady' of the Brandberg is the most famous. She was named by the surveyor who discovered her 1917, but remained in obscurity until 1948, when the painting was replicated and brought to light. More recent investigations into her stature suggest that she is no lady after all!


RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR AT ROCK ART SITES:

• Never touch or wet rock art - it is highly damaging
• Never chalk or enhance engravings
• Do not walk on engraved rocks
• Leave all archaeological artefacts as they are

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