The San people, also known as the Bushmen or Saan, are indigenous hunter-gatherer cultures in Southern Africa, considered among the oldest surviving cultures in the region. They have a rich history, estimated to have lived in Southern Africa for at least 20,000 years. The term "San" is a collective term for diverse groups of hunter-gatherers who share historical and linguistic connections. They are distinct from other groups in the region, such as the Khoikhoi and more recent immigrants like the

The San people of Africa