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Hydroelectric dam threatens the ancient tradition of the Himba

Himba tribes and traditions are in peril because of a Hydroelectric dam project approved in late 2007. The dam is Planned to be built in the northern part of Namibia in the Baynes Mountains area on the Kunene river.

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Himba tribes and traditions are in peril because of a Hydroelectric dam project approved in late 2007. The dam is Planned to be built in the northern part of Namibia in the Baynes Mountains area on the Kunene river.

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  • date:25 April 2011
  • dimensions:Web use
  • dpi:dimensions: 4.26 x 3.41 in. (1280 x 1024 px)
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Story summary

Himba tribes and traditions are in peril because of a Hydroelectric dam project approved in late 2007. The dam is Planned to be built in the northern part of Namibia in the Baynes Mountains area on the Kunene river.

Details
  • id:669342
  • date:25 April 2011
  • dimensions:Web use
  • dpi:dimensions: 4.26 x 3.41 in. (1280 x 1024 px)
  • file size in memory:2.75 MB
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