Lesotho is one of the one of the most popular holiday destinations in South Africa and draws a lot of tourists round the year. The place is inhabited by Basotho people and you will be acquainted with the culture of the people on your visit to the nation. Masero is the capital of the country. On your Maseru Tours, visit Morija Museum and Archives, Maseru which is the only museum of Lesotho. Located 40 km south of Maseru, Morija Museum and Archives, Maseru lies on the road which runs eastward to the old mission station of Morija. The museum is also known as the Morija Museum, located on the Morija, large village in the Mesaru district of Lesotho.
Morija Museum and Archives, Maseru , one of the most famous Tourist Attractions around Maseru ,was founded in the year 1833 by the Paris Evangelical Missionary Society and is named after the Biblical Mount Moriah. The museum was opened to the public in the year 1956. You will find a collection of the specimens of Basotho Culture and archaeological remains which are collected from the missionaries since the early 20th centuries. It is the best place to know about the art and culture of Lesotho on your Maseru travel.
Morija has a rich heritage as a seat of learning. The aim with which Morija Museum and Archives, Maseru in Lesotho was established was to carry forward the traditions of Morija. The museum is also is the home to the not only the Basotho artifacts which include the Liqafane and the Boerwsar memorabilia. The archives portion of the museum includea documents which date back to the year 1826. You will find a host of 19th century documentation which are related to the history of Lesotho.
At Morija Museum and Archives, Maseru is organized a number of annual events and festivals. The Morija arts and Cultural Festival is held there every year at the museum. Plan your Tours Maseru to watch this world renowned festival. It is on eof the outstanding Sesotho arts and music festival. The Masitise cave house in the Quthing district, a village lying 15 km west of Camptown,is the satellite location of the museum.
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