Spatial parameters of Late Iron Age settlements in the upper Thukela Valley

Authors

  • T. Maggs Natal Museum
  • D. Oswald Natal Museum
  • M. Hall University of Cape Town
  • H. Rüther University of Cape Town

Abstract

This paper describes a survey of stone-built settlements in the interior grasslands of Natal. These are examined at the levels of homestead, cluster and settlement within the landscape. Comparisons and contrasts are drawn with the ethnology of Nguni-speaking peoples in the region.

To cite this article: Maggs, T., Oswald, D., Hall, M. & Rüther, H. 1986. Spatial parameters of Late Iron Age settlements in the upper Thukela Valley. Annals of the Natal Museum 27 (2): 455-79.

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Published

2021-02-04

How to Cite

Maggs, T., Oswald, D., Hall, M., & Rüther, H. (2021). Spatial parameters of Late Iron Age settlements in the upper Thukela Valley. Southern African Humanities, 27(2), 455–79. Retrieved from https://sahumanities.org/index.php/sah/article/view/79

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 2 (1986): Annals of the Natal Museum

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