Archaeological and cultural heritage photo guide


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.


 

Artefact
Artefact in situ with scale © Photo: J. Kinahan
Artefact in situ with scale © Photo: J. Kinahan
Grave
Traditional elite grave © Photo: J. Kinahan
Traditional elite grave © Photo: J. Kinahan
Homestead structure
Foundation circle of dwelling © Photo: J. Kinahan
Foundation circle of dwelling © Photo: J. Kinahan
Midden
Typical large shell midden © Photo: J. Kinahan
Typical large shell midden © Photo: J. Kinahan
Other archaeological or cultural heritage feature
Cluster of windbreaks © Photo: J. Kinahan
Cluster of windbreaks © Photo: J. Kinahan
Rock engraving
Engraved geometrics © Photo: J. Kinahan
Engraved geometrics © Photo: J. Kinahan
Rock painting
Complex painted frieze bichrome and monochrome © Photo: J. Kinahan
Complex painted frieze bichrome and monochrome © Photo: J. Kinahan