1683
Olof Bergh conducts a second northern expedition
Bergh again travelled toward Namaqualand, reaching the Groen River area and recording indigenous trading relations.
established
contact
Bergh again travelled toward Namaqualand, reaching the Groen River area and recording indigenous trading relations.
Significance
The journey contributed to later mineral exploration and colonial penetration of the north-west.
Why it matters
The journey contributed to later mineral exploration and colonial penetration of the north-west.

