Flat roofed dwelling, typical of those built by Basotho farm workers on the South African highveld in the Free State. These used to be common in the area surrounding Bloemfontein. Photographed in 1983.
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Flat roofed dwellings of the Basotho
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South African History Online. (2011, March 28). Flat roofed dwellings of the Basotho. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/I-0052145
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