NCTA Travel Guide 2012 - Northern Cape Tourism
NCTA Travel Guide 2012 - Northern Cape Tourism
NCTA Travel Guide 2012 - Northern Cape Tourism
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DIAMOND FIelDS<br />
Memories of Kimberley’s days as a tent town still linger<br />
today. Many old buildings, museums and one of South<br />
Africa’s most important art galleries pay homage to the<br />
days of the diamond rush. A reconstruction of the original<br />
‘rush town’ stands alongside the incredible Big Hole, the<br />
largest hand-dug excavation in the world, and offers<br />
visitors a peek into the vibrant history of Kimberley.<br />
During the Anglo-Boer War, Kimberley was besieged<br />
by the Boers for four months. Boer forces surrounding<br />
Kimberley showed how a determined, small and underresourced<br />
force could keep the British army at bay for<br />
months. But Kimberley also has a rich archaeological<br />
heritage, including stunning examples of ancient rock<br />
engravings, reflects a past that reaches back to the very<br />
origin of humankind.<br />
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