Haasgat, Archaeological cave in North West, South Africa.
The Haasgat cave system extends along a 100-meter tunnel, containing fossiliferous bands of calcified sediments throughout its limestone structure.
Lime miners in the early 1900s followed the original cave contours while extracting resources, which led to the exposure of significant fossil deposits.
The site forms part of the Cradle of Humankind region, contributing essential knowledge about early human ancestors and their development through time.
Research teams from international institutions conduct regular excavations and geological sampling to analyze the preserved faunal remains within the cave.
The cave sediments contain fossils dating from 1.9 to 0.5 million years ago, preserved through natural processes in the dolomite rock formations.
Location: North West
Part of: Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Environs
GPS coordinates: -25.85861,27.83583
Latest update: March 30, 2025 12:13
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