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SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY IN ROME: NEWSLETTER

Vredefort Dome -World Heritage Site

The Vredefort Dome, spanning 300 km, is the biggest and oldest

visible meteorite impact structure on earth, characterised by deep

fractures in the underlying rock and spectacular rock formations -

such as the world’s only pink granite. Scientists believe that the

meteorite impact happened about 2023 million years ago. In creat-

ing the huge crater, it is estimated that the meteorite would have

been about 10 km across and travelling at more than 10 km per

second!

The Dome is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a rich ar-

chaeological and cultural heritage. This is the area where one can

learn the history of South Africa through numerous rock paintings.

Much of South African early history is evident in this area.

Bloemfontein Rose Garden Urban Market.

When it comes to shopping, the Rose Garden Urban Flea Market, in the heart of Bloemfontein, offers a va-

riety of South African products pro-

duced by local South African art-

ists. The Market offers visitors a

chance to shop for proudly South

African products. While shopping,

visitors are entertained by live

South African music. This is a

place where family and friends can

relax while shopping and sample

the wide range of local produce on

offer Link.

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