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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: Jean Gray
Date: Sat, 26/04/2025 - 19:45 to 22:00
Western Cape
The NRF|SAAO invites you for a Night Tour and Stargazing
Saturday, 26 April 2025 | 19:45 for 20:00 (ends 22:00) | SAAO
By: Justin Bradfield
Date: Thu, 08/05/2025 - 19:00
Northern
Join us for the AGM at 19:00, followed by a talk by Dr Justin Bradfield at 19:30 on ancient medicines and poisons in the Later Stone Age. Discover recent archaeological findings on medicinal containers and complex poisons, shedding light on indigenous pharmacological knowledge.
By: Justin Bradfield
Date: Sun, 11/05/2025 - 09:30
Northern
Join archaeologist Justin Bradfield for a guided visit to the remarkable Jubilee Rock Shelter, one of the richest Later Holocene sites in the Magaliesberg. After the walk, enjoy a casual bite at De Wildt Cheetah Lodge (for your own account).
Date: Sunday, 11 May 2025 | Time: 9:30 for 10:00 | Cost: R60 (members), R110 (non-members) | Booking essential – max 20 people