chongoni rock art area
states: [malawi]
category: cultural
year: 2006
location: Dedza District, Central Region
region: Africa
latitude/longitude: -14.2933333333, 34.2791666666
unesco id: 476
world heritage site: 476
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This World Heritage site in Malawi features an exceptional concentration of ancient rock art, with over 120 sites showcasing paintings by hunter-gatherer and farming communities. Spanning thousands of years, the artwork reflects cultural traditions, rituals, and the spiritual beliefs of the people who once inhabited the region’s granite hills. Preserved by natural rock shelters, these vivid depictions offer a rare glimpse into the historical and artistic legacy of central Africa.