Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa
Multiple Locations (3)
| ID | Name & Location | State Party | Coordinates | Property | Buffer Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 915bis-001 | Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs | South Africa |
S25 55 45.00 E27 47 20.00 |
25,000 ha | 28,000 ha |
| 915bis-002 | Makapan Valley | South Africa |
S24 9 31.00 E29 10 37.00 |
2,220.0496 ha | 55,000 ha |
| 915bis-003 | Taung Skull Fossil Site | South Africa |
S27 37 10.00 E24 37 59.00 |
158.7429 ha | 3,387 ha |
Maps
| Date | Title | |
|---|---|---|
|
1998 | Sterkfontein Valley Heritage Sites |
|
2004 | Makapan Valley Heritage Site Boundary |
|
2004 | Revised map showing the nominated area of the Taung Skull Fossil Site |
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