AdministratorWhere is the Finger of God in rock Namibia?
Mukorob, the Nama word for “Finger of God”, was a prominent landmark in southern Namibia, near the village of Asab. The rock pinnacle consisted of an upper, top-heavy sandstone pillar some 12 m in height and weighing around 450 tons, which rested on a thin neck of soft mudstone, ca. 3 m tall and only 1.5 m wide.
Why do you think someone made the rock art from Namibia?
There is no certainty on the reasons why the rock art was made. Some experts believe that it were the pictured reminders of some events or records of history of the particular tribe/area. Another purpose could be a representation of religious beliefs, ceremonies and/or a trance experiences.
Where do we find the most famous rock art in Namibia?
The rocky outcrops of Twyfelfontein feature exceptional Bushmen engravings, which are considered to be some of the best preserved etchings on the continent. Explore Namibia’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, ideally located in the Kunene region of north western Namibia.
Why is Twyfelfontein important?
Twyfelfontein is famous because of its many rock paintings and rock engravings (Petroglyphs) of the San (Bushmen) of which 2500 were counted. Specifications about the age of the engravings fluctuate and a period of 1000 – 10000 years is stated. Remarkable is that the engravings were made without the use of metal tools.
When did the Finger of God Namibia fall?
December 1988
Prior to its collapse in 1988, this Finger of God was one of Namibia’s greatest tourist attractions. It collapsed in December 1988 following a rainstorm but another study showed that the Spitak earthquake in Armenia (over 11,000 km away) registered heavily in Namibia on the night the rock collapsed.
When did the Finger of God fall?
7 December 1988
The Mukurob, also Mukorob, (Finger of God) near Asab in Namibia, was a sandstone rock formation in the Namib desert which collapsed on 7 December 1988.
What does rock art represent?
Rock art gives us information about the human past and the richness of human culture which is not available from any other source. It reflects in a very direct way the emergence and flourishing of the human imagination. It provides information about the nexus between human culture and the natural environment.