Qiloane

Qiloane[needs IPA] is a community council located in the Maseru District of Lesotho.

[3] The profile of Mount Qiloane, the legendary conical mountain close to Thaba Bosiu, and described by Masupha as Mother and Father, inspired the traditional Basotho Hat called mokorotlo.

[4][5][6] Qiloane Hill is crowned by a pillar of Cave Sandstone some 100 feet (30 m) high.

It is about 15 feet (4.6 m) broad on top, and is composed of three immense steps gradually tapering to a point.

[7] Elevation of the hilltop is 5,640 ft (1,719 m) and is located at coordinates 29°20′53″S 27°41′10″E / 29.34806°S 27.68611°E / -29.34806; 27.68611.

Mount Qiloane