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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Paternoster Midden, located on the west coast of South Africa, is a notable archaeological site characterized as a megamidden. Recognized for its extensive size, the midden measures approximately 350 meters in length and 150 meters in width. Unlike typical middens found along the Western Cape, which predominantly contain marine shells, Paternoster Midden is distinguished by its rich and diverse faunal content, including remains of tortoises, marine birds, snakes, Cape fur seals, and various bovids. Additionally, it houses cultural artifacts such as ostrich eggshell beads, stone tools, and unworked ostrich eggshell fragments, hinting at the site's historical significance, possibly dating back to the Neolithic period. Its declaration as a provincial heritage site underscores its cultural and archaeological importance.
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