This is a collection of the Game Pass Rock Shelter digital spatial heritage data created by the Zamani Project.Items include: Contextual Images 3D Models (Access restricted to research and teaching purposes) a Panorama stills file set (for panorama construction) The information in this site description is provided for contextual purposes only and should not be regarded as a primary source.
Game Pass Rock Shelter is known for its rock art depicting human figures, animals, and abstract motifs. The paintings are interpreted as part of ritual practices associated with San belief systems. The site also contains archaeological deposits with stone tools and faunal remains. It contributes to understanding symbolic expression, subsistence strategies, and environmental adaptation in prehistoric southern Africa.Game Pass Rock Shelter is part of the listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, 'Maloti-Drakensberg Park'.The Zamani Project seeks to increase awareness and knowledge of tangible cultural heritage in Africa and internationally by creating metrically accurate digital representations of historical sites. Digital spatial data of cultural heritage sites can be used for research and education, for restoration and conservation, and as a record for future generations. The Zamani Project operates as a non-profit organisation within the University of Cape Town.Special thanks to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and Wits University, among others, for their contributions to the digital documentation of this heritage site. If you believe any information in this description is incorrect, please contact the repository administrators.