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Embedded Human Fossil - Sterkfontein Caves - The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site The two white 'donut' circles on each side of the hand (shadow) are end on (cross section) views of fossilized femurs of a primitive australopithecine. Further excavation could bring down the cave. The guide, Lindiwe, provided an excellent underground tour of excavations of 2.3 million year old human a

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Embedded Human Fossil - Sterkfontein Caves - The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site

The two white 'donut' circles on each side of the hand (shadow) are end on (cross section) views of fossilized femurs of a primitive australopithecine. Further excavation could bring down the cave.

The guide, Lindiwe, provided an excellent underground tour of excavations of 2.3 million year old human ancestors
Creative Commons photo by Jay Galvin

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