ǁKhauxaǃnas
ǁKhauxaǃnas is an uninhabited village with a ruined fortress in south-eastern Namibia, east of the Great Karas Mountains. It is the oldest systematically designed and built structure in Namibia, pre-dating all buildings erected by Europeans.
- Castle
- Description: Archaeological site in Namibia
- Categories
- Location
This page is based on…
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Latitude
-27.2339° or 27° 14′ 2″ south
Longitude
19.33069° or 19° 19′ 51″ east
Open location code
5F4XQ88J+C7
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic = castle
Wikidata ID
Satellite Map
See this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Dutch to German—“ǁKhauxaǃnas” goes by many names.
Nearby Peaks
Discover Sonnabend Hugel and Liefdood.
Nearby Farms
Discover Skanse 2 and Smitsdrift.
Curious Castles to Discover
Uncover intriguing castles from every corner of the globe.
“I am human, and I think nothing human is alien to me.”
ǁKaras: Highlights
Learn more about Lüderitz and Keetmanshoop.
