Sedan Beehive stone huts

The Sedan Beehive stone huts, situated near the farm Sedan approximately 13 kilometers west of Lindley in the Free State province of South Africa, represent an early settlement of the Sotho culture. These structures exemplify a unique architectural style, characterized by their beehive shape and construction method that involves dry-stacking stones without mortar. The huts are particularly notable for their small size, with diameters not exceeding 150 centimeters and a height of around 120 centimeters, requiring entry by crawling. This design reflects the ingenuity and adaptability of the Sotho people during the Late Iron Age. The site's preservation offers significant insights into the domestic architecture and living conditions of early Sotho communities. Recognized as a provincial heritage site, the huts remain an important cultural and historical landmark.