Pinnacle Point, Archaeological site near Mossel Bay, South Africa
The promontory contains multiple caves with extensive evidence of human occupation, located along the southern coast of the Western Cape province.
Excavations since 2000 have revealed Middle Stone Age occupation between 170,000 and 40,000 years ago, with significant discoveries in Cave 13B and Cave 5-6.
The caves contain evidence of early marine resource exploitation and advanced tool-making techniques, demonstrating sophisticated human behaviors from 170,000 years ago.
The archaeological site requires advance booking for guided tours, and visitors should wear appropriate footwear for walking on coastal terrain.
Scientists discovered the earliest known heat treatment of rocks for toolmaking in Cave 5-6, dating back approximately 164,000 years.
Location: Western Cape
Part of: The Emergence of Modern Humans: The Pleistocene occupation sites of South Africa
Website: https://humanorigin.co.za
GPS coordinates: -34.20775,22.08952
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:50
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