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
Location
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Canteen Kopje, located in the Northern Cape, South Africa, is a site of immense archaeological significance, recognized for its extensive Earlier Stone Age sequence. The site holds artifacts spanning from approximately 1.7 million years ago, showcasing an uninterrupted chronology of human evolution and tool-making. Artifacts from the Fauresmith, Middle Stone Age, and Later Stone Age, as well as the Iron Age, indicate continuous occupation and cultural development. Canteen Kopje also bears witness to historical interactions between indigenous populations and colonial diamond diggers in the 19th century. The site is an invaluable repository of prehistoric and historic human activity, offering insights into the technological and social transformations over millennia.
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