OtjikaTjamuaha shrine restoration nears completion
The restoration of the OtjikaTjamuaha Holy Shrine in Okahandja is nearing completion.
Funded by the German embassy in Namibia, the project was undertaken at a cost of N$2.6 million.
The OtjikaTjamuaha Holy Shrine is the burial site of prominent late Ovaherero leaders, descended from the OtjikaTjamuaha dynasty, including Tjamuaha, Maharero and Samuel Maharero.
"Over the years, the site had deteriorated, prompting restoration efforts that began in February 2023,” a recent statement by the project team noted.
Initial work involved constructing a new perimeter fence, removing dead palm trees damaged by lightning, and dismantling the dilapidated swimming pool and its associated facilities, followed by a general clean-up of the site.
By 2024, the project shifted to more intricate work, such as stabilising the graves, constructing new walls, and remodelling the interior area. Paving and landscaping will be added to improve the shrine’s overall functionality and aesthetics, ensuring it can serve as both a historical monument and an educational site for Namibians and visitors.
Funded by the German embassy in Namibia, the project was undertaken at a cost of N$2.6 million.
The OtjikaTjamuaha Holy Shrine is the burial site of prominent late Ovaherero leaders, descended from the OtjikaTjamuaha dynasty, including Tjamuaha, Maharero and Samuel Maharero.
"Over the years, the site had deteriorated, prompting restoration efforts that began in February 2023,” a recent statement by the project team noted.
Initial work involved constructing a new perimeter fence, removing dead palm trees damaged by lightning, and dismantling the dilapidated swimming pool and its associated facilities, followed by a general clean-up of the site.
By 2024, the project shifted to more intricate work, such as stabilising the graves, constructing new walls, and remodelling the interior area. Paving and landscaping will be added to improve the shrine’s overall functionality and aesthetics, ensuring it can serve as both a historical monument and an educational site for Namibians and visitors.
Comments
Namibian Sun
No comments have been left on this article