Overview

The Cradle of HumanKind is in Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai and surrounding areas. These regions have some of the world’s richest early human fossils or remains thereof. These fossils are as old as 3,5 million years old and together with the remains of ancient plants and animals, stretch over a distance of 47 000 hectares. The area provides important information on early humans who appeared 5 million years ago. Excavations in the area produced a number of complete skeletons and major finds.