Rave reviews for the #NalediFossils
More than two thousand people visited Maropeng on the first weekend that the historic Homo naledi fossils went on display to the public.
The discovery, which was unveiled at Maropeng last week, has been featured on front pages around the world. The Rising Star expedition’s intriguing findings are also the subject of global debate.
The Homo naledi fossils were found in 2013 in a cave in South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind and have been identified as an entirely new species of early human ancestor, which scientists believe may have deliberately disposed of its dead – a behaviour that has been thought to be unique to humans.
The exhibition at Maropeng will run until 11 October 2015, and we’re offering 25% off tickets to the visitor centre while the precious artefacts are with us. Book your tickets here.
The early birds who jumped at a chance to be part of history have been raving about the experience on social media.
Visiting Homo Naledi & my brother @sjtucker135 who discovered him @MaropengSA So proud! #NalediFossils#almosthumanpic.twitter.com/m88SUGpJ2j
— Anita Olckers (@Anita_Olckers) 13 September 2015
@NatGeo@SmithsonianMag Awesome meeting #HomoNaledi@MaropengSA@britishmuseum@GoToSouthAfricapic.twitter.com/sJP8JFi171
— Mzansi Paed Surgeon (@mzansipaedsurg) 12 September 2015
#HomoNaledi#almosthuman@MaropengSApic.twitter.com/G44EzWo3kL
— Lisa Rocher (@lisardk) 12 September 2015
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With #HomoNaledi #maropeng #skull #JustAnotherApe
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