Malapa Fossil Site, Cradle of Humankind
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Malapa is a fossil-bearing cave located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northeast of the well known South African hominid-bearing sites of Sterkfontein and Swartkrans and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north-northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is situated within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.
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Malapa Fossil Site, Cradle of Humankind | |
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Location | Gauteng, South Africa |
Nearest city | Muldersdrift, South Africa |
Coordinates | 25°53′42″S 27°48′05″E |
Established | Discovered 2008 |
Governing body | Cradle of Humankind Management Authority and Private Landowner |
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