Publication

2007-08-31 - Wits University Press

Language

English

Word Count

16,000 words, Guess

Page Count

64 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781868144211
  • Open LibraryOL12065770M

Classifications

  • LCCGN865.S5 E78 2007
  • LCCGN865.S5E78 2007
  • LCCGN770.42.S6 E88 2007
and 1 more
  • LCCGN770.42 .S6

Description

"Sterkfontein provides an easy-to-read overview of the geological and fossil history of the Sterkfontein Valley in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site. Most famous for 'Mrs Ples' and 'Little Foot', the Sterkfontein Caves have produced more australopithecines than any other site in the world since excavations began in the 1930s The fossil record - comprising thousands of animals, plants and hominids - is simply presented and current debates are explained. An overview of the pioneers in the field, and of the role played by the discovery of gold, provides an informative historical context to the early discoveries, while the use of visual markers from Sterkfontein Caves enables visitors to identify essential features and formations."--book jacket.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Sterkfontein: Early Hominid Evolution in the Cradle of HumankindPaperbackWits University Press2007-08-31

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