Sterkfontein excavation site (IMAGE)

University of the Witwatersrand

Sterkfontein excavation site

Caption

The Sterkfontein excavation site, which exposes the ancient deposits that once formed underground and contain Australopithecus fossils. The fossil-bearing red sediments clearly contrast with the grey dolomite of the cave walls and remnant roof of the chamber. 

Credit

Dominic Stratford

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License

Public Domain

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