New discoveries at the early hominid site of Gladysvale, South Africa
Year: 1994
Type: article
Abstract: A brief history of excavations at Gladysvale, South Africa is presented and a report is given on the recently initiated full-time excavation activities. The latest excavations have concentrated on decalcified in situ deposits and have resulted in a clearer understanding of the geology of the site. Two geologically and faunally distinct phases have been identified. New faunal and floral discoveries indicate that dry and wet conditions prevailed respectively during the deposition of these phases. Among these discoveries are a 60% complete skeleton of a new species of large canid, a fossilized seed of a wild date palm and the first provenanced hominid fossils from Gladysvale.
Source: South African Journal of Science
Authors: Lee R. Berger, Lee R. Tobias
Institution: University of the Witwatersrand
Language: English
Subfield: Anthropology
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3028129395