"With more than 4,500 paintings preserved on rock faces across just 10 square kilometres, the Tsodilo Hills of Botswana - sometimes called the 'Louvre of the desert' - contain one of the highest concentrations of rock art in the world. These images, which were created over tens of thousands of years, are more than simple representations of the world. Ochre oryx and hartebeest stand beside humanlike figures with antlers and other chimeric beings, conveying both the internal and external dimensions of those who painted them."
"Directed by the Ethiopian American filmmaker Sosena Solomon, this short documentary depicts the Tsodilo Hills as an enduring canvas for human spirituality and creative expression, exploring the site's ancient art and its deep meaning for the Indigenous San people who still live there today. Through conversations with anthropologists, archaeologists and local experts, the film examines both the historical and contemporary significance of the hills, as well as ongoing efforts to preserve them for future generations."
The Tsodilo Hills of Botswana hold more than 4,500 paintings across about 10 square kilometres, making one of the densest concentrations of rock art globally. The images span tens of thousands of years and depict animals like ochre oryx and hartebeest alongside humanlike figures with antlers and chimeric beings that express both internal, spiritual experiences and external worlds. A short documentary directed by Sosena Solomon presents the hills as a living canvas of San spirituality and creativity, incorporates conversations with anthropologists, archaeologists, and local experts, and highlights historical significance and conservation efforts led to preserve the site for future generations.
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