Thulamela Flashcards
Where would you find Thulamela
in the Kruger National Park on a hilltop near the boarder of Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
How old is it estimated to be?
more than 600 years.
What was the kings name and when did he rule?
King Ingwe around 1400AD
How did they determine he was king?
His spear was not sharpened and was decorated. He had gold and ostrich shells around his neck. He wore a leopard skin.
What was the queens name discovered after the death of the king?
Queen Losha
describe the Losha gesture of respect
Hands placed together to the left of her face.
How was she buried?
In the foetal position.
list 3 artifacts that were found at Thulamela
Ivory amulet Iron needle gold beads
When did Goldfields & Kruger national park explore and develop this site?
1993
What was the name of the archeologist?
Sidney Miller
Where were most of the artifacts found?
from the middens (rubbish dump)
When where the royal graves discovered?
August 1996
What does King Ingwe mean?
Ingwe means leopard
what does Losha mean?
refers to the position she was buried in.
What is the process called that works out the time lines?
Radio Carbon Dating
