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The Cradle of Humankind (as a part of the Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa) is a World Heritage site under criteria iii and vi. Found at the site were specimens dating back 3.5 million years and threw light on the origins and evolution of mankind. These sites are also situated in areas that allowed for the conservation of these fossils and the site is a vast reserve of scientific data universal scope and incredible potential. These sites conclusively proved that Africa is the cradle of humankind.
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What are some muesums in Johannesburg?
There are lots of museum in Johannesburg, including the Apartheid museum, the South African National Museum of Military History, the Cradle of Humankind, which is a World Heritage Site, the Hector Peterson Museum, Nelson Mandela House, Zoology Museum, and the James Hall Transport Museum, to name a few.
Why is AFRICA is considered as cradle of humankind?
Because, it is believed that first humans lived there.
What part of the world did the hominids come from?
East Africa - is coinsidered the cradle of humankind.
Why is South Africa called the Birth Place of Humans?
South Africa is where the 'Cradle of Humankind' is located.
Why is olduvai gorge sometimes reffered to as the cradle of humankind?
Olduvai Gorge is known as the cradle of humankind because it has provided some of the oldest evidence of human evolution, including hominid fossils and stone tools. The gorge's archaeological sites have helped scientists understand the early stages of human evolution and behavior.
Is stonehenge a world heritage site?
Stonehenge is a World Heritage site.
Is wave rock a heritage site?
No, Wave Rock is not a World Heritage Site.
What is the meaning of cradle of humankind?
A cradle is where you spend your time as an infant, so this metaphor means the place where the human race evolved. This is probably East Africa.
Why is Syrian Arab republic in danger on the world heritage site?
There are many heritage site in Middle East. Due to war, the heritage site are in dangers of ruin
Why is bondi beach a heritage site?
Bondi Beach is not a World Heritage site at this time.
Is mount kosciusko a world heritage site?
yes, yes it is a world heritage site
Is Alcatraz a cultural world heritage site?
Alcatraz is not a World Heritage site at this time.
