Catholic bishops identify sunken Gaborone Dam church

The compound, according to Bishop Emeritus Boniface Setlalekgosi, was called Forrest Hill and comprised a small church, livestock kraals and other structures related to agriculture. The compound – located on the eastern banks of the Gaborone Dam and now clearly visible due to receding waters – caused local excitement when Mmegi ran the story a fortnight ago. Earlier this year, members of the Gaborone Yacht Club began noticing brick and mortar patterns around the eastern banks, which in later months could be clearly seen as an altar.

As the water declined below six percent, a compound with several structures clearly came into bold relief, triggering curiosity as well as the attention of the Department of National Museum Monuments and Art Gallery.