Training in the Preservation and Protection of Archaeological Sites in the Central Namib Desert

This project involves the conservation and interpretation of open-air archaeological sites in Namibia to improve understanding of cultural heritage in local landscapes.

Namibia abounds in open-air archaeological sites that preserve traces of past occupation by hunter-gatherer, pastoralist, and agronomist societies. [Photo credit: Project organizer]

Project Details

Location: Namibia, Southern Africa, Africa Organiser(s): Gobabeb Research and Training Center Funder(s): U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation Funding received: $100,000 (USD) Commencement Date: 10/2019 Project Status: Active
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