Malapa Fossil Site, Cradle of Humankind

Malapa Fossil Site, Cradle of Humankind
Location in Gauteng
LocationGauteng, South Africa
Nearest cityMuldersdrift, South Africa
Coordinates25°53′42″S 27°48′05″E / 25.8951°S 27.8013°E / -25.8951; 27.8013
EstablishedDiscovered 2008
Governing bodyCradle of Humankind Management Authority and Private Landowner

Malapa is a fossil-bearing cave located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) northeast of the well known South African hominid-bearing sites of Sterkfontein and Swartkrans and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north-northwest of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is situated within the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.

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