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The South African Archaeological Society, also known as ArchSoc, is a registered non-profit organisation. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in archaeology. The Society promotes archaeological research in southern Africa and makes the results available to its members and the public through lectures, outings, tours and publications.
ABOUT US
The South African Archaeological Society was founded in Cape Town as the Cape Archaeological Society in August 1944 by Professor John Goodwin. The aim of the South African Archaeological Society, as set out in our constitution, is to bridge the gap between professional archaeologists and people from all walks of life who enjoy the subject.
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SAAB
The South African Archaeological Bulletin (SAAB) was established in 1945. It is an internationally renowned journal (ISI & IBSS listed) that publishes on all aspects of African archaeology. It has amongst the highest citation index rating of all world archaeological journals.
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Please read more to see a list of free archaeological resources currently available from the South African Archaeological Society
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05 Jan 2025
A group of scientists representing different disciplines discuss the environments and resources associated with the emergence of behaviorally modern humans (i.e. us) on the south coast of the Cape Floristic Region.
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By: Justine Wintjes & Vibeke Viestad
Date: Sat, 14/06/2025 - 10:30
KwaZulu-Natal
KZN Museum, 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg
Dr Jutine Wintjes & Dr Vibeke Viestad
KwaZulu-Natal Museum/Wits University & Wits University
About the Talk
Dr Jutine Wintjes & Dr Vibeke Viestad
KwaZulu-Natal Museum/Wits University & Wits University
About the Talk