Archaeological sites documented in the south-western Erongo Mountains

Compiled by Katrin and Kai-Uwe Denker

The following are the rock art sites so far recorded in the south-western Erongo Mountains, as well as some of the paintings at these sites.

Damage by pollution, vandalism and small-scale mining has also been recorded.

Site 1

At “Klippenriff” – at the side of and under a huge boulder.


Site 2

At “Klippenriff” – cave amongst boulders.

At “Klippenriff” – overhang


Site 3

At “Klippenriff”- cave amongst boulders.


Site 4

At Klippenriff - cave amongst boulders.


Site 5

Amongst boulders.


Site 6

South of “Springbockfläche” – under huge boulders.


Site 7

Near Schlucht house – under boulder.


Site 8

Near old foundation “Schützhaus” – under boulders.


Site 9

Near old foundation “Schützhaus” – side of boulder.


Site 10

At “Rohrdommelgrundschwelle” – overhang.


Site 11

Near “Schlucht house” – at side of huge boulder. Minor other sites nearby. Interesting motives.


“Löwenkopfkessel”, “Wutschkas Höhle” – most impressive overhang  amidst huge boulders. Plentiful impressive drawings. Several minor sites nearby. Graffiti by small miners.

Site 12


Site 13

“Löwenkopfkessel” – cave under huge boulder. Most beautiful drawings. Other minor sites nearby. Graffiti by small miners.


“Löwenkopfkessel” – side of boulder. Cluster of similar sites nearby.

Site 14


Site 15

At “Klippenflächen”, “Opa Willis Höhle” – overhanging boulder.


Near “Storchendamm” – side of boulder.

Site 16


Site 17

“Elefantenhöhle” – cave under boulders.



South of “Vogeldamm” – impressive overhang. Plentifull stone tool debris, pottery debris.

Site 18


Site 19

“Ilkas Höhle” – Cave-like overhang.


Site 20

“Giraffenhöhle” – most impressive, deep overhang. Interesting motives (elephant-men). Small mining activity nearby, graffiti.


Site 21

Towards “Löwenkopfkessel” – amongst boulders. Interesting motives (Roan antelope).


“Löwenkopfkessel” – deep overhang.

Site 22


Site 23

Near “Zebraquelle” – amongst boulders. Interesting motives (Rhino-man). Cluster of minor sites nearby.



Site 24

Near “Zebradamm” – side of boulder.


Site 25

 East of “Lange Fläche” – under boulder.                            


Site 26

Edge of “Kalaharifläche” – overhang.


Near “Granitvlei” – huge boulder. Cluster of sites nearby. Small mining activity, pollution.

Site 27


Site 28

“Kudutal” – overhang. Pollution by small mining activities.


Site 29

“Kudutal” – under boulder.


Site 30

“Kudutal” – amongst boulders. Plentiful most impressive drawings.


Site 31

“Kudutal” – cave amongst boulders.


Site 32

“Kudutal” – cave amongst boulders. Cluster of sites.


Site 33

“Kudutal” – side of boulder.


Site 34

“Rondekopkessel” – amongst boulders. Small mining activity, pollution.

Site 35

Near “Löwenkopfquelle” – on side of boulder.

Site 36

Near “Löwenkopfquelle” – on side of boulder.


Site 37

Southern “Hochplateau” – overhang. Paintings, stone tools