Byneskranskop, Archaeological site near Bredasdorp District, South Africa.
Byneskranskop consists of rock shelters where researchers have uncovered over 166,000 stone artifacts dating back to prehistoric times.
Carbon dating of human remains discovered in the caves indicates continuous occupation from 3,000 to 2,000 BCE during the Neolithic period.
The excavated pottery fragments from 250 BCE reveal the technological capabilities and daily practices of ancient South African communities.
The site coordinates at 34°36′37″S 19°26′15″E position it at the intersection of the coastal plain and southern Cape Fold Belt.
Studies of tortoise remains at Byneskranskop demonstrate the correlation between decreasing tortoise sizes and increasing human population over time.
GPS coordinates: -34.61028,19.43750
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:40
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