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Grave of Andries Waterboer

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Situated 200km west of Kimberley. It was the home of a group of Khoikhoi people whose chief, Adam Kok, followed a colourful, often aggressive life-style. It became the first town established north of the Orange River after the Missionary Society built a station there in 1815. The town lies at the foot of the Asbesberge and is the centre of rich wool, karakul & cattle farming area. Tigers Eye and various other types of gemstones can be found in the region.

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Grave of Andries Waterboer

Grave of the great Griqua chief, guarded by 2 cannons, named Hans & Griet. They were gifts from Queen Victoria.

Area: Griguatown, Karoo, Northern Cape, South Africa

Grave of Mrs Kramer

Wife of the missionary Cornelius Kramer, who was the first white woman to die north of the Orange River.

Area: Griguatown, Karoo, Northern Cape, South Africa

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Housed in a mission church dating from 1826. Mary Moffat, daughter of Robert Moffat, was married to the great African explorer Dr David Livingstone.

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