Cradle of Humankind

We are proud to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site! Preserving nature and our human heritage to offer you an amazing leisure destination with so much to do.

[cradlecolorfest @cradlecolorfest]

Get to know your venue for tomorrow's Cradle Colour Fest #28SEPT2019.

Historical and iconic venue - The Stone Park which was launched last year on the 24th of September on heritage day.
#400MillionMemories #CradleColourfest #WeLoveCradle #Maropeng

[cradlecolorfest @cradlecolorfest]

Remember to bring your camp chairs and have your sunscreen on 😊. You're in for a awesome treat. #WeLoveCradle #Maropeng #AfricaUnite

Gates open@10am
Free secure parking

GET YOUR TICKETS :
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See you there!!

[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

Get your tickets here 👇https://t.co/NhL7rVieM8

[cradlecolorfest @cradlecolorfest]

ANNOUNCEMENT!! ANNOUNCEMENT!!
WE ARE EXCITED TO PRESENT TO YOU THIS YEAR'S LINE UP!!

DON'T MISS THIS EPIC.. FUN PACKED FAMILY EVENT.

GET YOUR TICKETS AT : https://t.co/Bek3rqUjTq

#400MILLIONMEMORIES #28SEPT2019 #MAROPENG #CRADLECOLOURFEST #GAUTENGTOURISM

[MaropengSA @MaropengSA]

"This year’s amazing line-up features Sho Madjozi, DJ Ms Jones, DJ Dino Bravo and many other great local artists." - Read about what's in store in #CradleColourFest2019

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[Gauteng Department of Economic Development @GautengDED]

Maropeng started a new tradition last year to celebrate both the vivid colours of spring & the rich diversity of South Africa. It’s called the Cradle Colour Fest & this year it’s happening on 28 September 2019. Find out more: https://t.co/CGESdknTga

#HeritageMonth #TourismMonth

[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

Maya Christinah Xichavo Wegerif, known professionally as Sho Madjozi, is a South African rapper, singer, songwriter, actress and poet. Regarded as one of the best performers in Africa
#cradleofhumankind #cradlecolourfest #cradleWHS20

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[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

It’s the Cradle Colour Fest and this year it’s happening on 28 Sept. The Fest is a one-day music festival held at the beautiful Stone Park that features a star-studded line-up of local musicians
#cradlecolourfest #cradleofhumankind
#cradleWHS20 #maropeng

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[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

What do surfers, kayakers and Neanderthals have in common?
Find out here 👇
#cradleofhumankind #cradleWHS20
@GautengDED
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[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

South Africa is increasingly beginning to focus on cultural and creative industries as potential contributors to economic growth and job creation.
Find out more 👇
#cradleofhumankind #cradleWHS20
@GautengDED

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[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

What lengths would you go to if your survival truly depended upon it?
#cradleofhumankind #cradleWHS20
@GautengDED

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[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

Many people don't know that lunar activities have an impact on determining the physical and mental health of humans.
#CRADLEOFHUMANKIND #CRADLEWHS20
@GautengDED

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[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

"One thing that's been missing from our understanding of this epoch is sound, noise or music. There's been very little research on the role of sound production during the Stone Age."
#cradleofhumankind #cradleWHS20
@GautengDED

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[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

Dali Tambo: We often don’t tell the ‘her story’ of the liberation struggle
#WomansDay
#cradleofhumankind #cradleWHS20
@GautengDED
https://t.co/VCG2ozdtMT

[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

In his spectacular new title, Cradle of Life: Vincent Carruthers guides readers along a timeline, from the birth of our planet to 21st-century developments.
#cradleofhumankind #cradleWHS20
@GautengDED

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[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

The creature, named Ngwevu Intloko (isiXhosa for “grey skull”) measured roughly 4 metres in length and is estimated have weighed up to 300kg.
#cradleofhumankind #cradleWHS20
@GautengDED

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[Sunday Times Books @BooksLIVESA]

In his spectacular new title, 'Cradle of Life: The Story of the Magaliesberg and the Cradle of Humankind', Vincent Carruthers guides readers along a timeline, from the birth of our planet to 21st-century developments: https://t.co/5bGZ7P9mXO

[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

"Humanity, as we know it, has around 15 generations left.
What a ludicrous statement in the headline. How could anyone come up with this BS? Well, I’m glad you asked. Let me try to explain the thought process behind it.... "
#cradleofhumankind #cradleWHS20
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[Laurent Bruxelles @BruxellesLauren]

The first description of Little Foot #australopithecus #skull in now published and available for free here in #JHE https://t.co/FxfMz03RtX @WitsArchaeology
@PASTEvolve @cradlehumankind #palaeontology #palaeoanthropology #archaeology #sterkfontein #SouthAfrica #evolution #karst

[Cradle of Humankind @cradlehumankind]

"This discovery has changed the minds of paleontologists about early human anatomy and behavior revealing that Homo Naledi may not just be a cousin but close to modern humans."
#cradleofhumankind 
#cradleWHS20
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