Introduction.
Gobabis, has undergone various changes due to influences from different ruling bodies over the years, ranging from the early oorlam settlers through the German colonization up to the Dorsland trekkers and is currently influences. This essay will analyze these various factors and to try and capture the character of the town. Gobabis region before settlement.
Gobabis is situated in the east of Namibia in the Omaheke region and was inhabited only by the San people who were hunter gathers by trait before the first settlers, namely the Oorlam people arrived in that region in 1845. The location suited permanent settlement in those days as it was one of only a few places in the Omaheke region that has natural fountains that is situated …show more content…
(van Rooyen & Reiner, 1995: 3)
One of the first Rhenish missionaries to obtain permanent residence the Omaheke region in South West Africa was Engelbert Kraphol who 1859 focused his efforts in uplifting the people by assisting them with the construction of ground dams and the development of agriculture. (van Rooyen & Reiner, 1995: 3) Kraphol instructed the Oorlam to build the first Rhenish church, a school and accommodation near the fountains in 1863. This was the first time permanent settlement was established in the area, but was unfortunately caught in the middle of the Herero-Nama wars where all buildings were burnt down in 1865. These clashes between the Mbanderu and the
Oorlam continued until 1884, when …show more content…
(van Rooyen & Reiner, 1995: 3)
One of the first Rhenish missionaries to obtain permanent residence the Omaheke region in South West Africa was Engelbert Kraphol who 1859 focused his efforts in uplifting the people by assisting them with the construction of ground dams and the development of agriculture. (van Rooyen & Reiner, 1995: 3) Kraphol instructed the Oorlam to build the first Rhenish church, a school and accommodation near the fountains in 1863. This was the first time permanent settlement was established in the area, but was unfortunately caught in the middle of the Herero-Nama wars where all buildings were burnt down in 1865. These clashes between the Mbanderu and the
Oorlam continued until 1884, when
Gobabis, has undergone various changes due to influences from different ruling bodies over the years, ranging from the early oorlam settlers through the German colonization up to the Dorsland trekkers and is currently influences. This essay will analyze these various factors and to try and capture the character of the town. Gobabis region before settlement.
Gobabis is situated in the east of Namibia in the Omaheke region and was inhabited only by the San people who were hunter gathers by trait before the first settlers, namely the Oorlam people arrived in that region in 1845. The location suited permanent settlement in those days as it was one of only a few places in the Omaheke region that has natural fountains that is situated …show more content…
(van Rooyen & Reiner, 1995: 3)
One of the first Rhenish missionaries to obtain permanent residence the Omaheke region in South West Africa was Engelbert Kraphol who 1859 focused his efforts in uplifting the people by assisting them with the construction of ground dams and the development of agriculture. (van Rooyen & Reiner, 1995: 3) Kraphol instructed the Oorlam to build the first Rhenish church, a school and accommodation near the fountains in 1863. This was the first time permanent settlement was established in the area, but was unfortunately caught in the middle of the Herero-Nama wars where all buildings were burnt down in 1865. These clashes between the Mbanderu and the
Oorlam continued until 1884, when …show more content…
(van Rooyen & Reiner, 1995: 3)
One of the first Rhenish missionaries to obtain permanent residence the Omaheke region in South West Africa was Engelbert Kraphol who 1859 focused his efforts in uplifting the people by assisting them with the construction of ground dams and the development of agriculture. (van Rooyen & Reiner, 1995: 3) Kraphol instructed the Oorlam to build the first Rhenish church, a school and accommodation near the fountains in 1863. This was the first time permanent settlement was established in the area, but was unfortunately caught in the middle of the Herero-Nama wars where all buildings were burnt down in 1865. These clashes between the Mbanderu and the
Oorlam continued until 1884, when