Thaba-Bosiu National Monument

Photo by Roman Bruehwiler.

Thaba-Bosiu National Monument is part of the Tentative list of Lesotho in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.

Thaba-Bosiu National Monument is a sandstone plateau that was the capital of Lesotho, as King Moshoeshoe's stronghold. It was from this plateau that the King fended off attackers such as Shaka Zulu soldiers and Afrikaners. Protection by the British in 1868 was agreed here as well. It remains a place of remembrance for members of the Royal Family and the country.

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The coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.

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Full Name
Thaba-Bosiu National Monument
Country
Lesotho
Added
2008
Type
Cultural
Categories
Archaeological site - Civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa
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2008 Added to Tentative List

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WHS 1997-2024