The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mountain_range
gptkbp:associated_with gold mining history
early life forms
Paleoarchaean rocks
gptkbp:average_rainfall about 800 mm annually
gptkbp:best_time_to_visit April to September
gptkbp:climate subtropical highland climate
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Barberton_Greenstone_Belt
various hiking trails
ancient volcanic rocks
gptkbp:cultural_significance home to indigenous communities
gptkbp:elevation approximately 1,800 meters
gptkbp:features rich biodiversity
unique flora and fauna
gptkbp:first_studied_by geologists in the 19th century
gptkbp:geological_features fossilized stromatolites
one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world
gptkbp:historical_significance ancient geological history
gptkbp:historical_site ancient rock art
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains
gptkbp:is_essential_for conservation efforts
geological research
paleontological studies
studying early Earth conditions
gptkbp:is_home_to various wildlife species
various endemic species
gptkbp:is_recognized_for scientific research opportunities
gptkbp:known_for stunning views
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:nearby_attractions gptkb:Blyde_River_Canyon
gptkbp:notable_for scenic landscapes
rich mineral deposits
cultural heritage sites
ancient sedimentary rocks
well-preserved geological formations
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Makhonjwa_Mountains
gptkbp:part_of_which_biosphere_reserve gptkb:Makhonjwa_Mountains_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkbp:part_of_which_geological_province gptkb:Kaapvaal_Craton
gptkbp:part_of_which_national_park no national park but adjacent to protected areas
gptkbp:popular_activities hiking
gptkbp:province gptkb:Mpumalanga
gptkbp:recognized_by geologists worldwide
gptkbp:surrounding_area Barberton town
gptkbp:surrounding_cities engaged in eco-tourism.
gptkbp:type_of_rock gptkb:Bowling_Green
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:South_African_National_Heritage_Sites
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6