Modderpoort Sacred Sites

Modderpoort Sacred Sites


The Sacred Sites of Modderpoort are located in the Eastern Free State of South Africa. Four sites are included in the overall collection:

  • The San Rock Paintings
  • The Anglican Church and Cemetery
  • Mantsopa's Grave
  • The Cave Church (or Rose Chapel.

World Heritage Status

The collection of sites was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on June 30, 1998 in the Cultural category.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ Modderpoort Sacred Sites (#) - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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  • Modderpoort — Modderpoort, also known as Lekhalong la Bo Tau or ‘The Pass of the Lions’, is the site in the eastern Free State, South Africa, where the Anglican Missionary Brotherhood, the Brotherhood of St Augustine of Hippo, was established by Bishop Edward… …   Wikipedia

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