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Amamakop, a Hill in the Northern Cape

  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aggeneys
    Amamakop Hill, in the Background

Hillock about 43 km from Aggeney's! The name is derived from the Khoikhoi word for- 'embrace', because the surrounding Dunes encircle the Hill.

Geolocation
18° 15' 36", -29° 4' 48"
References

New Dictionary of South African Names by Peter E. Raper

Further Reading

https://theculturetrip.com/africa/south-africa/articles/what-to-know-ab…

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