Klasies River Caves, Archaeological cave system in Eastern Cape, South Africa
The limestone caves stretch across 2.5 kilometers of the Tsitsikamma coast, featuring two main caves and two rock shelters connected by shell deposits.
Scientists discovered human remains and stone tools from 125,000 years ago during excavations that started in 1967 under John Wymer and Ronald Singer.
Stone artifacts, animal bones, and shell middens found in the caves indicate inhabitants maintained complex hunting and gathering practices over multiple generations.
The excavation site maintains organized sections for research, with designated areas for current archaeological studies under Sarah Wurz's leadership since 2013.
The cave deposits contain 21-meter-deep layers of sediment that reveal sequential information about human occupation through different time periods.
Location: Eastern Cape
GPS coordinates: -34.10810,24.39010
Latest update: May 16, 2025 17:55
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