The South African Archaeological Society is saddened to record the passing of historian Henry Charles Bredekamp, widely known as Jatti, on 20 September 2023 at the age of 78.
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The discovery of ancient wooden logs in the banks of a river in Zambia has changed archaeologists' understanding of ancient human life. Researchers found evidence the wood had been used to build a structure almost half a million years ago.
13 Sep 2023
Dear members, we recently received news that has resulted in a lot of press today about the Virgin Galactic mission that carried the bones of Australopithecus sediba and Homo naledi. It has caused a lot of controversy and you can read the article on this link:
11 Sep 2023
After the Council meeting on 7 September 2023, the members welcomed Yvonne Viljoen who retired from the Council and the Western Cape Branch committee in April this year. The Vice President, Dr Antonia Malan, presented her with the President's Medal for her outstanding contribution to the
26 Aug 2023
South African scientists share our country’s latest fossil discovery with the world using live virtual technology.
26 Aug 2023
Researchers have identified what they say are the oldest-known musical instruments in the world.
26 Aug 2023
The world-renowned scientist, Professor Tobias passed away today, Thursday, 7 June 2012 in Johannesburg after a long illness.
26 Aug 2023
2 million year old teeth reveal a diet of bark, leaves, sedges, grasses, fruits…[image above is a palm phytolith from dental calculus].
26 Aug 2023
Three tiny ear bones, the rarest fossils, from two hominids at Swartkrans in the Cradle of Humankind, provide clues about evolution.
26 Aug 2023
Follow an intrepid team of spelunking archaeologists in a high-tech expedition deep under the Cradle of Humankind.