The Official Field Guide to the Cradle of Humankind by Lee R. Berger

The Official Field Guide to the Cradle of Humankind by Lee R. Berger

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ISBN: 9781868727391

Struik Publishers, 01 January 2002

Paperback, 212 pages

The Official Field Guide to the Cradle of Humankind is a richly illustrated introduction to one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites in South Africa. The book explores the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, including Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and surrounding areas, and explains how fossil discoveries in these regions have shaped understanding of human evolution. It guides readers through the geological history of the area, the early hominin species discovered there, and the environmental context in which they lived. Combining photographs, diagrams, and accessible explanations, the book serves both as a field guide and an introduction to the origins of humankind in Africa.