IFR: South Africa - Spitzkloof Field School
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IFR: South Africa - Spitzkloof Field School starts at $2,000 USD. For full pricing, visit the provider’s website.
IFR: South Africa - Spitzkloof Field School is located in South Africa.
About Program
The three Spitzkloof Rockshelters – designated A, B and C – form the ‘backbone’ of our research in Namaqualand. Spitzkloof A was excavated over the course of two field seasons in 2010 and 2011. These excavations uncovered a three-meter deep stratigraphic sequence with archaeological deposits stretching back to roughly 60,000 years ago. Excavations at Spitzkloof B, just next door, were begun in 2012. To our delight, we discovered that the deposits have superb stratigraphic integrity, excellent organic preservation, and extremely rich cultural remains. Based on this and the shape of the shelter floor, we are anticipating a deep, well-stratified Holocene and later Pleistocene sequence. For more information visit the field school website.
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South Africa is often thought of as resoundingly unstable and poor; however, this is far from the case. The duality in South Africa encompasses big cities with a well-developed infrastructure, as well as rural areas that are underdeveloped and impoverished. South Africa is well known for having 11 recognized languages, beautiful landscapes, world-class universities, and an abundance of animals.
