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Official Visitor Centres for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site
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Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves
Official Visitor Centres for the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site
Buy Tickets

Maropeng and Sterkfontein Caves +27 (0)14 577 9000
Maropeng Hotel +27 (0)14 577 9100
Email info@maropeng.co.za

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Sustainability

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Maropeng tells us the story of how humankind first arose in the African cradle by adapting to the natural elements and later learning how to harness them to support our growing populations. The Earth has a limited capacity to sustain our lifestyles. But, sustainability is not only about our impact on the environment, it’s also about how we treat one another. Click on the sections below to learn more
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The Gaia Principle

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How the global environment has changed over time

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The Global Appetite

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Human mobility and urbanisation

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Human impact on the environment

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Education and sustainability

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Alternative energy sources

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Poverty and wealth

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Your ecological footprint

Maropeng Visitor Centre

  • Maropeng Visitor Centre Exhibition guide
    • The beginning of the world
    • Pathway to Humanity
    • What makes us human?
    • Sustainability
      • The Gaia Principle
      • How the global environment has changed over time
      • The Global Appetite
      • Human mobility and urbanisation
      • Human impact on the environment
      • Education and sustainability
      • Alternative energy sources
      • Poverty and wealth
      • Your ecological footprint
    • Almost Human: The Homo naledi exhibition
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