Science

From the BBC, the oldest known hominid fossils yet found in southern Africa are uncovered at the Sterkfontein Caves.

UNESCO World Heritage site. Includes photographs, maps and a description of the site.

Article on this small polychrome stone, found buried with a human skeleton near the Lottering River in the southern part of the Western Cape province.

Article by Geoffrey Blundell on the paintings of the San people who survived in this area for longer than in other parts of South Africa.

One of the world's most productive and important palaeoanthropological sites.

Archaeological excavations at a Stone Age site in the Northern Cape being undertaken by the University of Southampton.

Department aims to conduct scientific investigations of the lifestyles and customs of the early inhabitants of the Free State Province, South Africa.

Aims to locate, record, interpret and manage the diverse rock engraving and rock painting traditions of southern Africa. Includes information, staff, collections, research, publications and contact details.

Conducts interdisciplinary palaeo-environmental research, primarily in the central region of southern Africa. Includes research, publications and contact details.

Photographs and information on this park and the criteria for its selection as a World Heritage Centre.

Description, photographs, maps and documents for these UNESCO World Heritage Centres.