The Drakensberg mountains The Drakensberg mountains are a result of one of the earliest geological changes that took place on earth. Formed during the latter phase of Triassic and earlier phase of Jurassic Age (more than 200 million years ago), these mountains run along the eastern border of Lesotho and into South Africa.
The development of their formation was characterised by terminal folding of the Cape mountain chain, by subsidence in the Karoo Basin, by fracturing, and by widespread upwelling of Karoo basaltic lava through fissures.
The Bushmen The earliest inhabitants of this region were the Bushmen San who lived here from as long as 10,000 years ago. These last survivors of a Stone-Age culture in Africa dwelled in harmony with their environment, demanding nothing more than what was needed for their survival. These hunter-gatherers had their survival governed by the seasons and movements of the wild game. They came in contact with Bantu tribes who were moving from the south in the 15th and 16th centuries and White settlers from the north. The frequent clashes with both of these almost wiped out the San tribes.
Their men were killed and women made captive, especially by the Bantu tribes. These clashes also initiated a prominent feature in African historyviolence and warfare. Some of the San people who survived the violence went far back in Drakensberg for shelter and food. Drakensberg also provided them enough time to record the violence incurred on them on the rocks. The story of survival and destruction made using natural pigments and dyes are irreplaceable.
Many of the Bushmen still live today, but not much of their earlier lifestyle has remained. Even then, glimpses of the culture and traditions that they followed until 200 years ago are still visible.
took place on earth. Formed during the latter phase of Triassic and earlier phase of Jurassic Age (more than 200 million years ago), these mountains run along the eastern border of Lesotho and into South Africa. 
the Karoo Basin, by fracturing, and by widespread upwelling of Karoo basaltic lava through fissures. 
centuries and White settlers from the north. The frequent clashes with both of these almost wiped out the San tribes.