Skeleton Coast National Park in Namibia is a remote and rugged area known for its dramatic landscapes and eerie shipwrecks along the Atlantic Ocean. Spanning over 16,000 square kilometers, the park features a stark, desolate beauty with its vast stretches of sand dunes, windswept plains, and rocky outcrops. The name "Skeleton Coast" originates from the numerous shipwrecks that litter the shore, remnants of vessels that fell victim to the treacherous waters and dense fog. Despite its harsh environment, the park supports a surprising array of wildlife, including desert-adapted elephants, lions, and seals.
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.
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