Sites and monuments in Botswana

Botswana's most popular landmarks range from a group of large baobab trees to giant-size footprints fossilized in the rock. Other natural attractions include expanses of salt flats, the Kalahari Desert and some very beautiful mountains[1]. Some are listed in the world Heritage Convention by UNESCO.[2][3]

Monument
identifier		 Description Date in gazette as monument Original function Built Location Address Comment Coordinates Image
BOT-001 Mamuno Monument
a.k.a. Kangumene Rock Engravings		 2006[4] Three rock engraving sites, with art works and engravings 750 metres (2,460 ft) from the international border post at Mamuno Ghanzi District There are footprints, geometrical designs and weapons. The art found at the Mamuno sites is distinct from the Shamanistic form found in eastern Botswana. 22°16′53″S 20°00′28″E / 22.281250°S 20.007680°E / -22.281250; 20.007680 (SL. No.)
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BOT-002 Gcwihaba Caves
a.k.a. Rotsky's Caves		 The caves are imbued with myth, legend and spiritual significance for local communities, which also use them for income generating activities. North West Botswana in the Ngamiland District.[5] 20°01′23″S 21°21′19″E / 20.0230°S 21.3552°E / -20.0230; 21.3552 (SL. No.)
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BOT-003 Domboshaba It was occupied towards the end of the Great Zimbabwe period (1250-1450AD). It was a regional centre in the Khami phase (1450-1690AD) Northeast District 20°40′00″S 27°25′00″E / 20.6667°S 27.4167°E / -20.6667; 27.4167 (SL. No.)
BOT-004 Old Palapye Has the remains of the Ngwato capital, which was established there in 1889, during the reign of the famous Kgosi Khama III Tswapong area in Eastern Botswana. It was one of the largest towns in Southern Africa in 1889, with about 30000 inhabitants 22°34′00″S 27°18′00″E / 22.5667°S 27.3000°E / -22.5667; 27.3000 (SL. No.)
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BOT-005 Kolobeng One of the early churches and formal schools in Botswana Kweneng District First western medical doctor practiced here 24°39′16″S 25°39′55″E / 24.6544°S 25.6654°E / -24.6544; 25.6654 (SL. No.)
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BOT-006 Majojo Residence of a chief or "Kgosi", between 1300-1650AD Central District.
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BOT-007 Matsieng
a.k.a. Creation Sites		 Kgatleng District, near Rasesa village
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BOT-008 Tsodilo Hills NorthWest There are certain myths revolving around the history of these hills.
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References

  1. ↑ "Explore | Botswana Tourism Organisation". botswanatourism.co.bw. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
  2. ↑ Centre, UNESCO World Heritage. "UNESCO World Heritage Centre - Tentative Lists". UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "BOTSWANA MONUMENTS, HERITAGE SITES & MUSEUMS". Guardian Sun. 15 September 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
  4. ↑ Thebe 2011, p. 152.
  5. ↑ "Gcwihaba Caves". UNESCO. Retrieved 26 September 2020.

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