Black Rocks of Pungo Andongo

Black Rocks of Pungo Andongo

In the flat savannah of inland Angola, one is bound to notice the giant black monoliths interrupting it, some as high as 200 meters. These intrusive rocks are the remnants of cooled magma that has eroded over millions of years. There are also sedimentary rocks formed by ancient deposits of sand and smaller rocks. Locals have created their own legends regarding the rocks and their various shapes, many of which are said to look like animals. Some …