A Blog that highlights Archaeological finds and news in South Africa. My aim is to have fun and improve my knowledge and hopefully other people's as well! Also some fun pieces on Palaeontology, Anthropology and South African History. I will also blog my travel pictures and digs I have been on.
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
South Africa's World Heritage sites
At present, South Africa boasts 8 world heritage sites, namely:
· Robben Island
· iSimangaliso Wetland National Park
· uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park
· Cradle of Humankind
· Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
· Cape Floral Region
· Vredefort Dome
· Richtersveld Cultural and Botanical Landscape
Which one is your favorite? How many have you seen?
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
8th Austin Roberts Memorial Lecture
Source and website: http://ditsong.org.za/naturalhistory.htm
“Evolution of Africa’s deserts and mammal fauna since the Early Miocene”
by Martin Pickford, Collège de France, Paris
WHEN: Wednesday, 18th October, 2011
WHERE: Main Auditorium, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History (ex-Transvaal Museum), Paul Kruger Street, Pretoria
TIME: 18h30 onwards
PARKING: Safe parking is available in the museum parking area (Minaar Street)
REFRESHMENTS: Drinks and light snacks will be served after the lecture
COST: Entry is free but booking is required
RSVP: Greg Davies, 012-322-7632 or greg@ditsong.org.za
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