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Embedded Human Fossil - Sterkfontein Caves - The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

The two white 'donut' circles on each side of the hand (shadow) are end on (cross section) views of fossilized femurs of a primitive australopithecine. Further excavation could bring down the cave.

 

The guide, Lindiwe, provided an excellent underground tour of excavations of 2.3 million year old human ancestors

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Uploaded on December 12, 2019
Taken on July 9, 2019