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| 2023
million years ago, a meteorite as big as table mountain
struck the earth and forever change the face of our
planet. The resulting impact structure is (because of
its size) best viewed from the air or from space. A
small region within the Dome Area received World
Heritage Status" on 14 Jul 2005. |
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climb of about a kilometre up the granite rock known as
the Vriedefort Dome offers an unrestricted view of the
mountains and hill around it. |
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| Geologically
speaking, this area is probably one of the most unique
sites in the world. It is the oldest of the three
largest meteor site on the earth. The other two are in
Mexico and Canada. It is also the best preserved impact
site of its size, and has captured the fascination of
scientist and Visitors all over the world. |
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guest farms offer plenty of activities for visitors.
Apart from the usual game viewing birding, fly-fishing,
angling and canoeing, visitors seeking an adrenaline
rush can do white water rafting on the Vaal river, which
flows through the Domeland. Or, for the ultimate rush,
they can abseil from Baboon's Rock Scenic drives,
hiking, horse riding, 4x4 routes and mountains biking
are also high on the adventures agenda. And for anyone
with a taste for something different, there's witblits
and mampoer |
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| Recently,
and exciting new arcgaeological find was made with the
remains of a young woman was uncovered at the
"Askoppies: a large refuse dumps created by Iron
Age settlements, Flower-shaped kraal foundations have
been discovered as well as remnants of an ancient hunts.
Archaeological excavations are still under way at
Askoppies, as well as in many Stone Age coves that have
been found in the surrounding mountain. |
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| Attractions: |
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| Nampo
showground - 35 km
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Pel’s
gim - 18 km |
| Guinie
Fowl Hunting - On Farm |
Vredefort
dome - 50 km |
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