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Sterkfontein Caves in Sterkfontein, South Africa

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Sterkfontein Caves

Situated in an area of South Africa known as the "Cradle of Humankind", the Sterkfontein Caves have produced some of the finest remains of early man anywhere in the world.

This system of limestone caves became infamous with the 1947 discovery of the two million year old fossil skull dubbed, “Mrs. Ples.” After this monumental find, work continued at the site for decades. Then in 1997 "Little Foot," a hominin skeleton aged at about 3.5 million years was also discovered in the caves. In addition to the two "stars," the caves have also produced over 500 other fossils. With such a successful rate of finds at the site, work has continued there to this day. The caves have also been opened for visitors to tour portions of the the active dig site. More than anywhere else in the world guests may be likely to stumble upon one of their own ancestors. 

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