Exploring Maropeng in 360 degrees: Sterkfontein Caves statue

Thanks to professional photographer John Gore, you can now get a foretaste of the natural beauty you will experience on a trip to the Sterkfontein Caves, and the statue of Dr Robert Broom on this 360-degree virtual exploration.

This high-quality and interactive experience will awaken your desire to visit the world-famous Sterkfontein Caves that form part of the Cradle of Humankind, declared a World Heritage Site in 1999.

Sterkfontein Caves statue in South Africa

Panoramic image of the Sterkfontein Caves statue from www.360cities.net.

Photo courtesy of John Gore

Dr Broom discovered a skull in 1947, which is known as Mrs Ples. This famous skull is estimated to be between 2.6- and 2.8-million years old. The Cradle of Humankind has been rich in archaeological finds, including 2-million year-old stone tools.

Modern excavation of the caves started in the 1890s, after limestone miners noticed the fossils and brought them to the attention of scientists.

If you’d like to visit this natural wonder, contact Sterkfontein on +27 (0)14 577 9000 or email website@maropeng.co.za for more information on tours, which take place every half-hour, seven days a week.

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