Border Cave, Archaeological rock shelter in Lebombo Mountains, South Africa
The Border Cave spans 100 meters below the mountain crest, featuring preserved deposits of ancient human settlements and natural formations from Jurassic rocks.
Archaeological excavations since 1934 have revealed human remains and artifacts dating back 250,000 years, documenting the Middle Stone Age to Iron Age periods.
The site contains evidence of early human activities including stone tool manufacturing, hunting practices, and the creation of grass bedding arrangements.
Researchers continue active excavations at the site, employing carbon dating, amino acid analysis, and electron spin resonance to study archaeological materials.
The cave holds one of southern Africa's longest archaeological records, with annual rainfall of 820 millimeters supporting the Maputoland Center of Endemism biodiversity.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
GPS coordinates: -27.02583,31.98889
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:16
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