Explore  /  Africa  /  More of Africa

Southwest Africa, Karas Region

Kolmanskop, Namibia (restricted)

Old dump ground Documented siteRestricted

What you could find

Reported finds from this ground.

Sea potterySea pottery

Also reported: Look only..

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: NPS (Public domain).

Why this spot

1908-1930

The diamond ghost town is famous and tour-managed; its material culture is the attraction.

Before you go

Hazards noted for this site.

Permit-only zone
drifting sand.

Keep exploring nearby

More spots in this area.

Check access and collecting rules for each site.