A Birthplace for HumanityAll humans on the planet today share a common ancestry – one that originated in Africa millions of years ago. As one of the few places on the continent where the geology and natural processes of weathering and exposure come together to reveal the past to those in the present, South Africa has one of the richest records of human evolution in the world. Evidence of this history is both abundant and diverse, and the majority of it comes from the Cradle of Humankind UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dozens of fossil sites have been identified in ‘The Cradle’ to date and many more await future exploration and discovery. This handbook provides an introduction to the palaeontology, geology, and natural history of the Cradle of Humankind, with an emphasis on the exploration, discovery and research on human evolution that has given the region its name. Whether you are a visitor or a curious local, A Handbook to the Cradle of Humankind will help you understand more about this unique and fascinating area, as well as the species –related and otherwise - that are found here. -- amazon.com
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