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South Africa: Kromdraai Human Origins (IFR)
Dig into the origins of humans at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kromdraai in South Africa! Journey into this fossil-rich site to unravel the environmental and ecological conditions that shaped the emergence of early human occupation in Africa approximately 2 million years ago. Research at this site has the rare opportunity to unearth unique fossils, each with the potential to rewrite parts of our evolutionary story. Utilize cutting-edge archaeological findings from the Kromdraai cave with in
| Country | South Africa |
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| Region | Kromdraai, South Africa |
| Period | Late Pliocene, early Homo, Paleoanthropology |
| Dates / season | July 25 - August 7, 2027 |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2027 |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | 4 semester (6 quarter) |
| Accommodation | You’ll stay at the Kromdraai Guest House which is about ½ mile to the Kromdraai dig site. There will be 2 students/room, unless a student requests a single room. Each room has an ensuite bathroom. |
| Last checked | 2026-10-16 |
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