Cooper’s Cave fossil discoveries – Audio interview with Christine Steininger
March 3, 2011 – Bianca Bothma
Palaeoanthropologist Christine Steininger shows visitors fossils at Cooper's Cave
Maropeng’s very popular Cooper’s Cave picnic and walking tour with palaeoanthropologist Christine Steininger is happening this weekend on Saturday, April 2.
Besides learning about humankind’s evolution, and exploring the cave, you will also get to explore one of the fossil sites. Steininger has been excavating this site for the past 12 years – listen to this interview where she talks about why she loves Cooper’s Cave.
Christine Steininger describes Cooper’s Cave
Click on the date below to book online for the Cooper’s Cave picnic and walking tour. The cost is R350 per person and includes a delicious buffet lunch. Don’t forget to bring a jersey, torch, hat, sunscreen and a camera. The event is suitable for children and comfortable walking shoes are required. Meet at Sterkfontein Caves at 09h00.
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