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Keetmanshoop is a historic town of Bethanie, one of the
oldest settlements in the country. It is situated at to
the west of Keetmanshoop and can be visited from the road
to Luderitz.
A significant historical event took place in Bethanie in
1883, when the first recorded deed of sale was signed at
the house of the 19th century Nama Chief, Josef Fredericks,
for the land which was to become known as Luderitzbucht.
Building of historical interest in Bethanie are Schmelenhaus,
built in 1814, and the Rhenish Mission Church, replacing
the original twin-tower mission church and inaugurated in
1899.
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