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| | Namibia Pictures - Damaraland Rock Art Photos |
 | | Damaraland, in Namibia's north west, conveniently located roughly between Etosha National Park and Swakopmund, is a dry and rocky wilderness of roller coaster dirt roads [which sound fun but are, at speed, heart stopping], red rock outcrops and spectacular views. |
 | | The exact purpose of the drawings is unknown and theories range from pure art to spiritual power-upping of the San hunter's bow to primitive data banks of local animals, paw prints and water holes to guide or train other San hunters. |
 | | Lesser sights in Damaraland include a Petrified Forest of 260 million year old fossilized trees, though in the form of large logs rather than standing trees, some good examples of living 1,000 year old welwitschia mirabilis desert plants, and the Organ Pipes rock formation. |
| www.bugbog.com /gallery/namibia_pictures/damaraland_pictures.html (284 words) |
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