Southern Africa
Lesotho Highlands archaeological study discovers rare artefacts in Polihali Dam basin
A rare artefact dating back to the 19th century has been discovered during ongoing archaeological excavations undertaken as part of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II’s Cultural Heritage Management Plan.
The rare discovery of a whole pot (moritšoana) found in an upside-down position was made on 17 November 2021 during an excavation of a site locally known as Langalibalele’s (sunny day) Shelter, at Ha Rafolatsane, along the Sehonghong River in the Mokhotlong district. The excavations extend three metres below the
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