Drimolen, Archaeological research site in Gauteng, South Africa.
The Drimolen Palaeocave System contains multiple fossil deposits located 40 kilometers north of Johannesburg within the Cradle of Humankind region.
Andre Keyser discovered the site in 1992 and led excavations until 2010, uncovering the most complete Paranthropus robustus skull ever found in 1994.
Scientists from Italy, Canada, and Australia contribute to field schools and research projects at Drimolen, examining human evolution through fossil studies.
Researchers can access the site through formal arrangements, with specialized guided tours available for educational and scientific purposes.
The cave system has produced over 140 hominin fossils, including remains of Paranthropus robustus, early Homo, and a child's Homo erectus cranium.
Location: Gauteng
Part of: Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs
GPS coordinates: -25.96889,27.75583
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:43
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