Tucked in the rolling hills near Elands Bay, the Diepkloof Rock Shelter stands as one of South Africa’s most remarkable archaeological treasures.
Dating back over 60,000 years, this ancient excavation site reveals not only early human habitation but also the spiritual depth of our ancestors. The intricate rock art and engraved ostrich eggshells found here are more than historical artefacts they are sacred symbols of communication, ritual, and identity. Each line and pigment tells a story of early spiritual consciousness, marking Diepkloof as a place of deep connection between humans and nature.
Just two kilometres from Diepkloof lies our own farm, where we’ve uncovered top rock art sites that seem to align directly with the cave’s ancient pathways. This alignment is more than geographical, it’s energetic and symbolic.
The same sunrises that once lit the painted walls of Diepkloof now rise over our hills, illuminating rock faces that were also used for ritual gatherings and spiritual reflection by the early people of this land.
The shared motifs and orientation suggest that both sites formed part of a broader sacred landscape where ancient communities gathered in reverence and connection.
Today, as we walk among the rocks and sandstone formations of the farm, we can still feel that energy, the pulse of something timeless. By honouring and protecting these ancient spiritual sites, we not only preserve South Africa’s rock art heritage but also reconnect with the profound sense of belonging our ancestors felt toward the earth.
The Diepkloof excavation and our farm’s rock art remind us that spirituality is written in the stones beneath our feet, a story that continues to unfold with every sunrise.