Maropeng Cradle of Humankind

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind is a nature reserve in , , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cradle of Humankind.

Photo: Profberger, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is one of the sites in South Africa devoted to fossil hominids. This site and two others are collectively listed as a single entity by the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in .

Maropeng Cradle of Humankind

Latitude
-25.9706° or 25° 58′ 14″ south
Longitude
27.6634° or 27° 39′ 48″ east
Open location code
5G692MH7+Q8
Open­Street­Map ID
way 942433104
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­nature_reserve
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Satellite Map

Discover Maropeng Cradle of Humankind from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Orient Hills and Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Louveld and Mogale’s Gate Biodiversity Centre.

Gauteng: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Johannesburg, Pretoria, Soweto, and Cradle of Humankind.

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