Cango caves, The Throne Room, Oudtshoorn, Cape, 1925
Scope and Contents
278 x 228 mm. Showing vast stalactite and stalagmite formations in the Throne Room. The Cango Caves are situated about nineteen miles west of Oudtshoorn near the foot of the Zwartberg Pass. This spectacular cave system was discovered in 1780 by a Dutch farmer named van Zijl and contains paintings near the entrance.
Dates
- Creation: 1925
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition.
General
WS.
Finding aid date
2004-08-19 10:22:13+00:00
Repository Details
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