The atlas of archaeological and cultural heritage is a new initiative which builds on the successes of many successful previous citizen science projects. Contribute to the archaeological and cultural heritage atlas and assist in documenting Namibia's cultural heritage.
If you have photos of archaeological and cultural heritage that could be used on the website, spreadsheets or notebooks of records, or would like any further information, please contact us.
All archaeological sites and remains in Namibia are protected by law (National Heritage Act 27 of 2004). Some incidental protection is provided by the Environmental Management Act (7 of 2007) which includes man-made features in its definition of the environment.
Recorders should not collect anything from the site, ever.
You should never moisten paintings to enhance them for photography.
Recently submitted archaeological and cultural heritage records
The following list of records includes verified records and those awaiting verification of species groups you are interested in which have been recently added in your area.
- Artefact~ 21.21S 14.57E on 02/08/2025 by Tony Robertson, Alice Jarvis
- Rock painting~ 21.21S 14.57E on 02/08/2025 by Tony Robertson, Alice Jarvis
- Artefact~ 24.18S 15.94E on 27/05/2023 by Brown, Chris
- Artefact~ 24.18S 15.94E on 27/05/2023 by Brown, Chris
- Artefact~ 24.18S 15.94E on 27/05/2023 by Brown, Chris
- Grave~ 24.18S 15.94E on 27/05/2023 by Brown, Chris
- Artefact~ 24.18S 15.94E on 26/05/2023 by Brown, Chris
- Artefact~ 24.18S 15.94E on 26/05/2023 by Brown, Chris
- Artefact~ 22.64S 17.09E on 19/11/2022 by Tony Robertson, Alice Jarvis
- Other archaeological or cultural heritage feature~ 21.02S 16.4E on 28/09/2022 by Mostert, Madelene
Submit your archaeological and cultural heritage records
Archaeological and cultural heritage resources
Photo guides
Maps of records, descriptions, photos
Choose from the list below or Explore all archaeological and cultural heritage records
| Artefact | View photos and description | View records |
| Grave | View photos and description | View records |
| Homestead structure | View photos and description | View records |
| Midden | View photos and description | View records |
| Other archaeological or cultural heritage feature | View photos and description | View records |
| Rock engraving | View photos and description | View records |
| Rock painting | View photos and description | View records |
Top contributors to the atlas of archaeology and cultural heritage
| Observer | No. of records |
|---|---|
| Kinahan, John | 88 |
| Walters, Matthew | 42 |
| Brown, Chris | 8 |
| Tony Robertson, Alice Jarvis | 4 |
| Schubert, Sonja | 2 |
| Cunningham, Peter | 1 |
| Mostert, Madelene | 1 |
| Observer | No. of types |
|---|---|
| Kinahan, John | 7 |
| Walters, Matthew | 6 |
| Brown, Chris | 3 |
| Schubert, Sonja | 2 |
| Tony Robertson, Alice Jarvis | 2 |
| Mostert, Madelene | 1 |
| Cunningham, Peter | 1 |