Twyfelfontein

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by Thomas Schoch

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Twyfelfontein, located in the Kunene Region of north-western Namibia near the town of Khorixas, is a World Heritage Site renowned for its extensive collection of ancient rock engravings. The site features more than 2,500 petroglyphs that are believed to be over 6,000 years old, created by the San people who once inhabited the area. These engravings predominantly depict animals such as elephants, giraffes, and rhinoceroses, as well as human figures and abstract patterns. Twyfelfontein, which means "doubtful fountain" in Afrikaans, also includes a spring that historically provided a critical water source in this arid region.