The Wilton culture, lasting from 8,000 BCE to 500 CE, was based in Southern Africa and is known for its distinct stone tools and rock art. These artifacts reflect early symbolic expressions, potentially tied to the beliefs and rituals of the time.Rock engravings and other artifacts suggest a rich cultural tradition, hinting at early forms of mythological and symbolic thinking. The Wilton people’s connection to the land laid foundations for the region's later mythologies.