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Masitise Cave House Museum

Masitise Cave House Museum, Quthing

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Masitise Cave House Museum

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Located at Masitise in Quthing district is the Cave House built in 1866-7 by Rev. David Ellenberger a missionary of the Parish Evangelical Missionary Society, who was invited to the place by chief Moorosi of Baphuthi. The three roomed cave house was used as a home by the Ellenberger family where some of his children were born. There is a negative dinosaur foot print on the ceiling of the large room. The cave house has been turned into a museum with exhibits of artifacts of the people who lived in the area. Rock paintings can also be found at a nearby place.

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Season (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
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Monday - Friday08:30 - 17:00
Saturday - Sunday08:30 - 14:00
Season (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
DayTimes
Monday - Friday08:30 - 17:00
Saturday - Sunday08:30 - 14:00

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