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what we do
The South African Archaeological Society, also known as ArchSoc, is a registered non-profit organisation. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in archaeology. The Society promotes archaeological research in southern Africa and makes the results available to its members and the public through lectures, outings, tours and publications.
ABOUT US
The South African Archaeological Society was founded in Cape Town as the Cape Archaeological Society in August 1944 by Professor John Goodwin. The aim of the South African Archaeological Society, as set out in our constitution, is to bridge the gap between professional archaeologists and people from all walks of life who enjoy the subject.
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SAAB
The South African Archaeological Bulletin (SAAB) was established in 1945. It is an internationally renowned journal (ISI & IBSS listed) that publishes on all aspects of African archaeology. It has amongst the highest citation index rating of all world archaeological journals.
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RESOURCES
Please read more to see a list of free archaeological resources currently available from the South African Archaeological Society
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FAQ
Please read more to see a list of answers to frequently asked questions about the Society
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LATEST NEWS
05 Jan 2025
A group of scientists representing different disciplines discuss the environments and resources associated with the emergence of behaviorally modern humans (i.e. us) on the south coast of the Cape Floristic Region.
latest events & activities
By: Dr Peter Morrissey
Date: Thu, 03/04/2025 - 19:30
Northern
Microscale Insights into Middle Stone Age Human Behaviour at Klasies River Main Site
By: Prof. Peter Mitchell
Date: Tue, 08/04/2025 - 18:00
Western Cape
Tuesday, 8 April 2025 | 18:00 for 18:30, following the National and Western Cape Branch AGMs | SAAO Auditorium | Prof. Peter Mitchell, President of the South African Archaeological Society
Date: Sun, 13/04/2025 - 10:00
Northern
Guided Tour of the Paul Kruger Country House Museum and associated Anglo-Boer War and Afrikana Memorials