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History Lydenburg was established in 1849 by Voortrekker settlers under the leadership of Andries Potgieter. Its name, “Lydenburg” (“Town of Suffering”), reflects the early hardships faced by its founders. Before colonial settlement, the area was home to Khoe-San hunter-gatherers, as evidenced by ancient rock paintings. The discovery of the Lydenburg Heads, terracotta sculptures from around […]