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  NamibWeb.com - The online guide to Namibia: Brandberg Mountain
The Brandberg itself is not a volcano but is a granite plug which was pressed out of the volcano's pipe and stopped at about 10 000 meters under the surface.
Rocks forced aside by the upward movement of the intrusion are visible encircling the margin of the Brandberg, tilted sharply upward.
Although the Brandberg is not one of the highest mountains in the world, it is the third highest in Africa.
www.namibweb.com /brandberg.htm   (621 words)

  
  Brandberg Intrusion, Namibia
Slightly south and to the west of the Brandberg is the much-eroded Messum Intrusion.
Both of these intrusions reflect a period of extraordinarily widespread geological unrest in the Earth's history, which preceded the opening of the Atlantic Ocean and the effusion of vast volumes of basaltic lavas of the Karoo formation that form the Drakensberg plateau.
Rocks forced aside by the upward movement of the intrusion are visible encircling the margin of the Brandberg, tilted sharply upward.
www.solarviews.com /cap/earth/brandberg.htm   (243 words)

  
 The imposing Brandberg, Namibia, massif is a challenge to rock climbers
The imposing Brandberg massif is a challenge to rock climbers, especially its peak Königstein, which at 2 574 m is the highest point in Namibia.
The Acacia mon- tis-usti trees, conspicuous in the Brandberg valley, are endemic to this region.
The Brandberg is famous for the rock painting known as the White Lady, which can be seen on an overhang in Maack's Shelter, named after the surveyor who discovered it in 1917.
www.e-tourism.com.na /mtanamib.html   (229 words)

  
 National Museum of Namibia - Cimbebasia Contents - Memoir 9   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Brandberg was a volcano at least 25 km in diameter and 2 km high that was active immediately after eruption of the Etendeka volcanic rocks still preserved in the area.
Although the Brandberg and its environs are shown to be relatively species poor in Namibian terms, with no species currently known to be entirely restricted to the Brandberg, the area is identified as a centre of richness for endemic Namibian species.
The chyromyid fauna of the Brandberg and of Namibia in general is discussed in the context of that of tropical Africa.
www.natmus.cul.na /cimba/memoir9.htm   (3476 words)

  
 Brandberg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brandberg, Namibia, a constituency in the Erongo region
Brandberg is also a locality of Wolfsgraben in Lower Austria
This article consisting of geographical locations is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brandberg   (94 words)

  
 Brandberg diversity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
The Brandberg massif is a relatively young feature of post-Karoo age, and consists of a single intrusive granite mass surrounded by older country rock of the Damara Orogen.
The upper Brandberg is unique in southern Africa in being a high altitude Savanna outlier, with many perennial grasses, as well as a rich diversity of tree and shrub species that do not occur on the surrounding gravel plains.
The inaccessibility of the upper Brandberg, and thus the cost and complexity of logistical support, has delayed a detailed investigation of the mountain, even though the Brandberg is expected to be a centre for endemism in western Namibia.
www.natmus.cul.na /projects/Brandberg   (1113 words)

  
 Vibrant Smoky Amethyst Fire Phantom Brandberg Quartz Crystal (M6494)
The crystals from the Brandberg region in Namibia are quite rare.
Brandberg crystals are known for their powerful energy that is very high vibration yet grounding at the same time.
Brandbergs are known to open doors and new paths and unblocking channels in our consciousness.
www.evans-lambert.com /Firefiles/M6494.htm   (1043 words)

  
 Conservancy bringing Uis to life again   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
In 1879, with the fisrt comprehensive map of the interior, the name Brandberg was used after a rough translation from the Damara name 'burning mountain.' The Brandberg and surrounding areas was proclaimed a National Monument in 1951.
The camp is on the slopes of the Brandberg Mountain.
With Namibia's highest mountain Brandberg and the famous 2000 years old White Lady Bushman painting situated near the town, the launch of the Tsiseb conservancy is being seen as the gateway that will lead to an increase in the number of tourists visiting the area.
www.economist.com.na /2001/170801/story7.htm   (508 words)

  
 Dolichopodidae (Diptera: Empidoidea)
The majority of Dolichopodidae species collected on the Brandberg were trapped in light traps (7 species) as compared to Malaise traps (3 species) and yellow pan traps (1 species).
The small number of effective samples during the first stage of the Brandberg survey does not allow any reasonable conclusions to be drawn, with respect to species dominance or altitudinal zonation.
The Brandberg is characterised by temporary to semi-permanent ephemeral pools on granite slabs, or in ephemeral river beds.
www.fortunecity.com /greenfield/porton/875/brandberg.htm   (2388 words)

  
 The Brandberg Experience
The Brandberg (Dâures) at 2 573 metres is the highest mountain in Namibia, rising majestically almost two kilometres above the surrounding plains.
The Brandberg area of ‘Damaraland’ is one of the most geologically fascinating areas in Namibia.
Brandberg Rest Camp was recently re-opened by a group of enthusiastic Namibians.
www.travelnews.com.na /index.php?fArticleId=768   (469 words)

  
 Conservation International - Press Releases - 2002 - New Insect Order Discovered for First Time Since 1915
Subsequently, the existence of a living population of these insects was discovered on the Brandberg Mountain in western Namibia by a team of scientists from the National Museum of Namibia in Windhoek.
Brandberg is a 120 million year old massif, isolated from other mountains by hundreds of miles of barren sand.
The rediscovery mission to the Brandberg area was financed by Conservation International, and co-sponsored by scientists from CI, the National Museum of Namibia, the Max Planck Institute for Limnology, as well as other international scientists.
www.conservation.org /xp/news/press_releases/2002/041702.xml   (758 words)

  
 New Order of Insects Discovered in Namibia
Subsequently, the existence of a living population of these insects was discovered on the Brandberg Mountain in western Namibia by a team of scientists from the National Museum of Namibia in Windhoek.
Living individuals were confirmed on a recently completed rediscovery expedition, funded by Conservation International, an organization based in Washington, DC that works in 30 countries on four continents to protect the Earth's richest regions of plant and animal diversity.
Brandberg is a 120 million year old massif, isolated from other mountains by hundreds of miles of barren sand.
www.ens-newswire.com /ens/apr2002/2002-04-17-03.asp   (492 words)

  
 Brandberg Rest Camp - Uis - Namibia
The Brandberg Rest Camp is located in the Village of Uis in the heart of Damaraland, an unspoilt rural area in Namibia.
The Brandberg is the highest mountain in Namibia and is famous for the White Lady and other Bushman paintings as well as its diverse Geology.
The Brandberg Area is also popular for its unspoilt beauty, desert elephant, herds of zebra and springbok roaming free in the wild.
www.namibian.org /travel/lodging/private/brandberg-restcamp.html   (220 words)

  
 Namibia
There is a parking area outside the Brandberg, from where it takes an hour and a half to walk to the site of the famous rock painting, the "White Lady".
The Brandberg is an island mountain in the surrounding landscape, almost perfectly circular.
The Brandberg is apparently a granite plug, pluton, that was pushed out of a volcano's pipe.
www.araly.com /namibia.htm   (1342 words)

  
 Exhibition
The abandonment of the Brandberg by the ancient painters is thought to have taken place around 2 000 years ago when small stock, I.e.
At the foot of the mountain and on many of the large plateaux within the Brandberg there are circles of stones that were once the base of the huts.
In the Brandberg there are many giraffe painted in scenes with cloud formations, rain and rainbows, indicating that the giraffe in that area was considered to be a rain animal.
www.cesmap.it /E_mostre/e_afric3.htm   (901 words)

  
 Brandberg habitat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
There are no infrastructure of any kind on the upper Brandberg, and no people live permanently on the mountain.
The upper Brandberg, or plateau area, is rugged with many peaks.
The only water on the upper Brandberg is rain trapped in cracks or hollows in the rock, e.g.
www.natmus.cul.na /projects/Brandberg/habitat.html   (318 words)

  
 Brandberg Nature Reserve, Namibia - Go2Africa Travel Guide for Namibia
The majestic Erongo mountain range of the Brandberg massif, emerges mysteriously from the surrounding flat arid scrubland.
In the caves and ravines of these mountains many prehistoric rock paintings have been found and none more famous than the ‘White Lady’ of the Brandberg.
She was named by the surveyor who discovered her in 1917 but remained in obscurity until 1948 when the French cleric and archaeologist Abbé Henri Breuil copied it and brought the painting to light.
www.go2africa.com /namibia/damaraland/brandberg-nature-reserve   (200 words)

  
 Tabby Brandberg Quartz Crystal For Sale
Brandberg Quartz comes from the area of the Brandberg and Gobobose Mountains in Namibia.
Brandberg Quartz crystals are ancient, having been created over 100 Million Years ago.
Brandberg Quartz has come to provide pure energy to assist us in directing our focus.
www.crystalascension.com /crystals/x2981.html   (170 words)

  
 Brandberg author guidelines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Some authors may wish to include further sections including the description of new taxa or illustrated identification keys, and while this is encouraged, is not regarded as essential for publication of pilot study results.
All three sub-families of Sarcophagidae were represented in the Brandberg samples, namely the Sarcophaginae, Paramacronychiinae and Miltogramminae of which the last mentioned was the dominant of the three.
Authors are asked to try to compare the results from the Brandberg with other similar studies which have been carried out in other parts of the world, if such studies are available for comparison.
www.natmus.cul.na /projects/Brandberg/guide.html   (1502 words)

  
 Sungaya.de - Mantophasmatodea - Research expedition to the Brandberg
The main aims of the research are to study the biology, ecology, occurrence, genetics, evolution and in particular the protection of the insects.
The Brandberg region is a Namibian National Parc and there are plans to propose it for UNESCO's World Heritage programme because of the unique rock drawings found there.
The international team was also successful in finding living animals in 2002, not only on the Brandberg, but also in the Erongo mountains, where they found a further species of the order.
www.sungaya.de /oz/gladiator/namibiafahrtGB.htm   (361 words)

  
 Travel Guide - Brandberg - Namibia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
The Brandberg massif is famous for its thousands of rock paintings and engravings, most notably the 'White Lady', which is estimated to be about 2,000 years old.
Guides accompany visitors on an hour walk to the Tsisab Ravine where the famous painting is located on an overhang under a shelter, surrounded by a variety of painted animal forms.
Brandberg's highest peak is Königstein, and at 8,550ft (2,606m) it is the highest mountain in Namibia, which can be reached on an organised three-day hike.
www.wordtravels.com /Attractions/Countries/Namibia   (310 words)

  
 Khorixas, Vingerklip, Brandberg, Petrified Forest
The Brandberg massif occupies an area of 750 qm.
Actually, the Brandberg massif is a marvelous hiking refuge, but unfortunately, the entrance is possible only from the parking in company of a guide.
A highlight and popular photo motive is the "dancing kudu" surrounded from numerous geometrical shapes.
www.namibia2003.de /html/khorixas_e.html   (760 words)

  
 Brandberg Acacia
The only acacia endemic to the Namib, the Brandberg acacia (A. montis-usti), grows mainly in the vicinity of the mountain.
Brandberg: The Brandberg is an Eco system on its own with plants like Brandberg acacia, that grows on the Brandberg and within its surroundings.
C:\homepages\mossoct99\trcflis.htm: Acacia montana, Slender Mountain Acacia, Acacia montis-usti, Brandberg Thorn, Brandberg Acacia.
www.specieslist.com /endangered/common_name/B/Brandberg_Acacia.shtml   (269 words)

  
 Terrestrial Ecoregions -- Namibian savanna woodlands (AT1316)
The escarpment that rises from the deserts is narrow, broken and deeply dissected.
Most of the endemics are clustered around the Brandberg Mountain and around the Khomas highlands north of Windhoek.
For example, the Brandberg thick-toed gecko (Pachydactylus gaiasensis) is restricted to the Brandberg (Branch 1998).
www.worldwildlife.org /wildworld/profiles/terrestrial/at/at1316_full.html   (3322 words)

  
 Tours
Depart from the Brandberg Rest Camp after breakfast, and enjoy a spectacular view of the sunrise on the BrandbergMountain, the highest in Namibia.
We will be back at the Brandberg Rest Camp late in the afternoon where you can enjoy our hospitality.
Rock outcrops are everywhere and thus the age relationships, which are so varied in the area, are easily seen.
www.brandbergrestcamp.com /tours.htm   (954 words)

  
 Khorixas
Khorixa is the unofficial capital of the former Damaraland and provide access to the Brandberg, Petrified Forest, Sesfontein Fort and the Epupa Falls.
The Organ Pipes, a mass of basalt slabs in a ravine gouged out by a river, is another geological curiosity in the area.
South-west of Twyfelfontein is the Doros Crater, where fossil remains have been found among the rocks.The Khorixas Lodge and Restcamp lies at the foot of the Brandberg Mountains.
www.places.co.za /html/khorixas.html   (214 words)

  
 Damaraland - Rock Art, Brandberg- Namibia - VirtualTourist.com
The main attractions in this area are the Brandberg Mountain, the highest one in Namibia, the Twyfelfontein rock art, and geological formations such as the Organ Pipes%, Burnt Mountain%, Vingerclip.
While the whole of the Kaokoveld is an area that could be devoted several days of exploration, if you are short of time (like we were), it is an interesting way to get from the Swakopmund Region to Etosha...
Brandberg, Twyfelfontein, Petrified Forest, desert elephants (I didn't saw any of them), but I did saw zebras, springbox, kudu in our way, beautiful free wild animals living in a free land.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Africa/Namibia/Things_To_Do-Namibia-Damaraland_Rock_Art_Brandberg-R-1.html   (1419 words)

  
 SCT - Namibia - Galleries - Collections - West of Brandberg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Bounded by the cold Altantic in the West, the Ugab River to the North, and the Henties Bay to Uis road and the Brandberg Massif in the South and East is a land of cool morning mists and scorching midday heat.
One along the coast, one from Henties Bay to Uis and from each of these a road to Brandberg West and onto Save the Rhino Trust's base at the Ugab River Camp.
Contrary to what is said in some of the guidebooks these two interior roads are normally in good condition and except in the mountains close to Brandberg West passable in a 2WD.
www.slowcoach.org /sct/namibia/galleries/collections/westofbrandberg0101.html   (602 words)

  
 Heinrich-Barth-Institute Bookshop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
The rock art of the Brandberg in Namibia is unique in the comprehensiveness and quality of its documentation and subsequent publication.
The present study is based upon data from all rock art within a 135 km² area of the southern Brandberg - the whole corpus of rock art from the first three volumes of H. Pager "The Rock Paintings of the Upper Brandberg".
In addition, rock paintings from the south side of the Brandberg, documented by E.R. Scherz from the 1960s on, are reproduced here for the first time.
www.uni-koeln.de /inter-fak/sfb389/bookshop/buecher/lenssen_erz.htm   (255 words)

  
 Brandberg
The Brandberg Mountain is the highest in Namibia, its tallest peak measuring 8550 ft. There are thousands of rock art paintings and engravings in the mountain's caves and ravines, including the famous `White Lady' painting, which caused great controversy in the early 20
The mountain stands within the Brandberg Nature Reserve, which supports high altitude species such as the Hartmann's mountain zebra, klipspringers and chacma baboons, as well as birds like Ruppell's parrot and the rosyfaced lovebird.
The mountain is a spectacular red/pink colour, and during sunrise and sunset it glows a deep blood red, which not only gives it its name `burnt mountain', but also made it a place of special significance for the local tribes people, who treat the mountain as a spiritual site.
www.gapyearforgrownups.co.uk /Brandberg   (264 words)

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