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Thaba Bosiu is a sandstone plateau, which is located in Lesotho. The place is historically significant and its tales are connected closely to the history of Lesotho itself. It is located on one of the most isolated regions of the country, about 24 kilometers east of the capital city, Maseru. This sandstone plateau in Lesotho is also known to be the place from where the kingdom of Lesotho developed.
Thaba Bosiu is a flat topped mountain. Legends of the region say that this mountain, which is not very high during the daytime, usually elevates during the night and takes the shape of a high fortress. This was used by King Moshoeshoe to defend his kingdom from the enemies and then drive them away. Thaba Bosiu of Lesotho also has the bodies of King Moshoeshoe and those of many members of the royal family buried down there.
Thaba Bosiu in Lesotho is one of the most popular tourist places of the country, which brings forwards the history of the place. There is an information centre, providing the tourists with answers to all the enquiries regarding this historical plateau of the country. Guides are also available, who narrate the history of Lesotho, King Moshoeshoe and the birth of the nation of Basotho. A trip to the top of this fortress-like plateau in Lesotho is considered to be an experience of a life time.
The making of a cultural village has been planned near the Thaba Bosiu. However, it is under construction and still awaits completion. Lodging for tourists in this plateau region is available in the Melesi Lodge. There is also a restaurant at the lodge to provide the boarders with some delicious dishes.
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