North West - Artchitecture Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Kaditshwene Ruins in North West Province famous for?
A
The largest Iron Age STONE BUILT city in South Africa.
2
Q
Tell us some facts about the Kaditshwene Ruins.
A
Was once larger than Cape Town
Population between 16,000 and 20,000
Ruins cover an area of about 3 square kilometres.
3
Q
What was the Kadisschwene economy based on?
A
Copper and Iron manufacturing.
4
Q
Describe a typical building in Kaditshwene.
A
Dry stone walls build from rocks without any mortar/clay to hold them together.
