Sterkfontein
archaeological site in
Gauteng
#6 in Gauteng
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#32 in South Africa
Sterkfontein is a renowned archaeological site located in the Gauteng province of South Africa, near the town of Krugersdorp. It forms part of the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is famous for its extensive limestone caves that have yielded some of the most significant hominid fossils ever discovered. Among the notable finds are the nearly complete skull of an Australopithecus africanus, nicknamed "Mrs. Ples," and the well-preserved skeleton known as "Little Foot." These discoveries have provided critical insights into human evolution and have made Sterkfontein a focal point for paleoanthropological research.
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