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Pendleton is a historic town in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States, located in the northwestern part of the state, about 30 miles from the city of Greenville. The town is known for its well-preserved 19th century architecture and deep cultural heritage.
Founded in 1790, Pendleton is one of the oldest towns in South Carolina. The town center is home to more than 50 historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Pendleton Borough Historical Museum, built in 1826. The town is also known for the Pendleton Farmstead National Historic Landmark, which showcases a unique look at an early farming community.
Each spring, Pendleton hosts the famous Pendleton Spring Festival, which attracts a large number of visitors who come to experience traditional crafts, music and food. The town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes and is close to the Savannah River and the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts to hike and fish.
Pendleton's economy is dominated by tourism and small businesses, while its proximity to Clemson University benefits from the radiation of educational resources. Its tranquil atmosphere and rich historical heritage make it a highly sought-after residential and tourist destination in the Upcountry region of South Carolina.
Matobo, south of Bulawayo in southern Zimbabwe, is known for its unique granite landscape, which has been described as "one of the world's oldest geological landscapes". The area is dotted with thousands of boulder rock piles and domed hills, formed by wind erosion over two billion years, in different forms, like a natural stone art gallery. A UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed in 2003), Matobo also has the richest collection of prehistoric rock paintings in Africa, some dating back 20,000 years, documenting the lives and beliefs of early hunter-gatherers. It is also the resting place of the historic Cecil Rhodes, whose grave is located at the top of the "View of the World" hill, which commands a magnificent panoramic view. Matobo is not only a geological and natural masterpiece, but also an important witness to human civilization.