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Blutkuppe

Namibia

Located within the borders of Namib-Naukluft National Park, Blutkuppe is one of the Namibia’s most prominent geological features. The granite mountain, which is almost 600 feet tall, rises from the sands of the Namib Desert.1

Blutkuppe means “blood dome,” a name inspired by the red glow of its rocks late in the day.2 3 The mountain, although accessible to visitors, is very remote; even on the nearest main road, hours may pass before a car drives by.4

40-cent Namibian postage stamp picturing Blutkuppe in Namibia
Blutkuppe

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References

  1. Climbing and hiking in the Namib Naukluft Park. Climbing in Namibia. Accessed 28 Aug. 2012.
  2. Blutkuppe. Google Translate. Accessed 28 Aug. 2012.
  3. Mt Blutkuppe. Tracks4Africa. Accessed 28 Aug. 2012.
  4. Steiner, Wolfgang. Ways to call a lot of sand a country. Wolfgang Steiner Photography. 28 Aug. 2007. Accessed 28 Aug. 2012.

Published 2018-06-18