San people in a representation of their today's extinction process (Namibia).
The San people, often referred to as Bushmen (though this term is increasingly viewed as outdated or pejorative), are among the oldest continuous cultures on Earth. As indigenous hunter-gatherers of Southern Africa, their presence in the region dates back over 140,000 years, making them the earliest known inhabitants of Namibia and surrounding areas.
Traditionally, the San lived in harmony with nature, relying on their deep knowledge of the land for survival. They developed a rich cultural heritage that includes intricate hunting techniques using poison-tipped arrows, spiritual healing dances, trance rituals, and a remarkable legacy of rock art, some of which is believed to be thousands of years old.
Despite their peaceful way of life, the San have faced centuries of marginalization. Starting in the 17th century, European colonization led to the widespread dispossession of their ancestral lands. With the expansion of farming, mining, and later the policies of apartheid in Namibia and South Africa, the San were displaced from their territories, forcibly assimilated, and stripped of their cultural and economic independence.
Today, approximately 100,000 San people remain, scattered across Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, and Angola. In Namibia specifically, many San communities live in remote, impoverished conditions, often without access to basic services or land rights. Their traditional way of life is under severe threat, as modern development, climate change, and continued social exclusion push their culture closer to extinction.
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