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Just about 30 miles northwest of Johannesburg is the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that contains millions of years worth of fossils. There are fifteen major sites in the Cradle of Humankind, such as the Sterkfontein Caves, which are filled with fossils and evidence of early prehistoric life. One of particular note is Little Foot, the fossilized skeleton of an Australopithecus (ancient species of hominid) that is estimated to be more than 3 million years old. These fossils and many more are still being excavated, and they present a stunningly educational look at human history, and all the species who came before us.
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