The Cederberg Mountains located 2-3 hours outside Cape Town is home to more rock art images per square kilometer than any other area in the world. Now with the help of virtual tours, you can visit these sites from your own home.
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Australian researchers say the discovery of a two-million-year-old skull in South Africa throws more light on human evolution.
20 Mar 2026
Archaeologists have discovered the world's oldest known animal cave painting in Indonesia - a wild pig - believed to be drawn 45,500 years ago.
20 Mar 2026
Rock art rocks: Experts are still trying to fathom ancient engravings found near the Vredefort crater
20 Mar 2026
Archaeologists have taken a crucial step towards solving one of human evolution’s greatest mysteries.
20 Mar 2026
The Inaugural Lecture of Professor Sarah Wurz took place on the 8th of June 2021 and a link has been made available to view the recording until the end of June 2021.
20 Mar 2026
Are you missing the monthly Archaeological Society lectures due to Covid-19 restrictions?
20 Mar 2026
Peter Slingsby and Don Pinnock recently posted an article to the Daily Maverick about the Englishman's Grave site on the Pakhuis Pass with some very interesting findings. Read the full article by clicking on the following link:
20 Mar 2026
We were sad to hear about the passing of Richard Leakey - the following links provide obituaries commemorating his life:
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/jan/03/richard-leakey-obituary
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/jan/03/richard-leakey-obituary
20 Mar 2026
Please see attached advert for the Postdoc fellowship with Iziko - please contact Wendy Black if you are interested in applying for the fellowship.