Nqamakwe Caves

This example of rock-art exhibits the work of the Khoisan who once lived in the areas of and are found in areas such as Blythswood A/A, Mthwaku A/A/, Nyili A/A, Bongithole A/A, Nyulula A/A etc.. The interaction between the Khoisan and the Xhosas in the area led to cross-cultural influences which can be observed in the click consonants found in both of their languages. Some of these sites can only be reached by means of a fairly lengthy walk.

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