Learn about human evolution at Maropeng – photo essay
As the visitor centre for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, Maropeng is one of Gauteng’s top heritage attractions. At the award-winning exhibition centre, visitors can learn about human evolution through exciting and fun installations. The following photo essay highlights what visitors can look forward to on their trip to Maropeng.
Visitors meet Harry the Hominid, who is the unofficial tour guide for Maropeng
Replicas of different hominid skullcaps along with photographic impressions of what these hominids must have looked like introduce visitors to humankind’s most direct ancestors
A replica of “Little Foot” is on display at Maropeng. The original “Little Foot” is still being excavated by Professor Ron Clarke
A fun game explains the evolution of the modern human brain and how we have come to think, feel, plan and act the way we do
Maropeng tour guide Zodwa Mtshali explains to visitors how humankind has evolved into a diverse population of individuals who are all distinct from each other in appearance