Discover the ancient secrets of the Greater Ingwe Escarpment
Join the Greater Ingwe Escarpment Archaeology Group and KZN Archaeology Society on February 18 at 17:00 at St Mary's Amphitheatre to explore the region's rich archaeological heritage.
THE Greater Ingwe Escarpment Archaeology Group and the KZN Archaeology Society invite residents to a journey of discovery and exploration.
The public is expected to gain fascinating “granular” insight into the breathtaking archaeological and environmental heritage of the iconic Greater Ingwe Escarpment.
The escarpment project is a community-driven private-public partnership between the Kloof Conservancy and the eThekwini municipality.
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Vice-chairperson of the Kloof Conservancy and project leader of the Escarpment project, Steve Hobbs said they are honoured to host Dr Gerrit Dusseldorp, Associate Professor at Leiden University in the Netherlands, one of Europe’s premier archaeology departments.
“Dr Dusseldorp is the leading archaeologist and researcher at the Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter (URS), where he has directed multiple excavations and published groundbreaking findings.”
According to Hobbs this presentation, which will be held at the St Mary’s Amphitheatre on Wednesday, February 18, will reveal new understandings of technological and social change in southern Africa some 70 000 years ago, research that is reshaping how we interpret early human innovation and hunter-gatherer lifeways.
To gain maximum value from the evening, Hobbs encouraged attendees to briefly explore background information on Dr Dusseldorp and the Umhlatuzana Rock Shelter beforehand.
“There is no charge for this event. However, generous donations are warmly welcomed. The Greater Ingwe Escarpment and the KZN Archaeology Society both have pressing conservation and research needs, and your support will make a meaningful difference,” said Hobbs.
The St Mary’s Amphitheatre seats 500 guests. Doors open at 17:00. Arrive early to allow time for parking and seating.
For more information, email steve@rgaconsulting.com or call 082 558 3070.
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