Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Byneskranskop is an archaeological site located in present-day South Africa, positioned where the coastal plain meets the southern Cape Fold Belt. This site is of significant archaeological interest due to the discovery of Neolithic human remains in its caves, dated between 3,000 and 2,000 BCE. It also revealed a substantial collection of 166,000 stone artefacts dating back to around 12,000 BCE. The presence of pottery sherds, dated to 250 BCE or later, indicates later periods of occupation or use. The correlation study between tortoise sizes and human population growth provides insights into the environmental impact of human activities. This site offers valuable evidence of early human activity and environmental interactions in the region.
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