Archaeology in South Africa

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Category Description:

This category offers information on the archaeology of South Africa. Topics include early inhabitants and excavations, fossil sites, research, projects and the recovering of Pleistocene and Holocene palaeoecological data.

  • Department of Archaeology  - Conducts scientific investigations of the lifestyles and customs of the early inhabitants of South Africa through systematic research and controlled excavations.
  • Florisbad Quaternary Research Department  - Conducts interdisciplinary palaeo-environmental research, develops fossil site, and presents research, publication, collection and conservation of fossil material.
  • Geelbek Dunes, West Coast National Park  - Project presents discovery and analysis of the Stone Age remains, investigation of the local geology, and recovery of Pleistocene and Holocene palaeoecology data.
  • King Sandile's Full Remains Found with Skull Intact  - Presents discovery and examination of the full skeleton of King Mgolombane Sandile.
  • Major Hominid Find in Southern Africa  - Discusses the discovery of oldest known hominid fossils, and the limb-bone and skull fragment remains.
  • New Rock Art Research Institute  - Features rock painting analysis, rock art sites, events, publications, collections and projects.
  • Rock Art Department  - Locates, interprets, records and manages the diverse rock engraving and rock painting traditions of southern Africa, and the reconstruction of its history.
  • Wesley Cracks Ancient Quest  - Article on the discovery of rare and ancient ostrich eggs which could be tens of thousands of years old.
 
 
 
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