Khyber Rock is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region E of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.

Khyber Rock
Khyber Rock is located in Gauteng
Khyber Rock
Khyber Rock
Khyber Rock is located in South Africa
Khyber Rock
Khyber Rock
Coordinates: 26°03′11″S 28°05′06″E / 26.053°S 28.085°E / -26.053; 28.085
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceGauteng
MunicipalityCity of Johannesburg
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)
Postal code (street)
2191
PO box
2157

Background

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One of Johannesburg's smallest and most exclusive northern suburbs with one main road, Lincoln Rd, running through it from east to west for about only 650m. Khyber Rock borders the more well known Woodmead and is geologically part of an extinct volcanic area. Known for its high levels of mineral and metal content in the surrounding rocks, this area is susceptible to lightning strikes during the frequent summer thunderstorm activity.

Johannesburg architect Carmel Back and husband Harry bought 8.5 ha of wooded hillside called Kyhber Rock around 1957.[1]: 18  When overwhelmed by demand by the sale of cottage on their property, they decided to apply for subdivision rights and turn their land into a suburb.[1]: 18  The Mediterranean style architecture was the style used by her designs for the first houses, nestled amongst the hills rocks, with winding brick roads.[1]: 18  Subsequent house had to seek her design approval.[1]: 21 

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Rousseau, Wilna (1974). "Rocky Retreat". South African Panorama. 19 (3). Information Service of South Africa – via Internet Archive.