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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
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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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  4. What makes us human?

What makes us human?

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There are many aspects of humanity that separate us from other animals. Our brains are more evolved, we use tools to make other tools, we communicate in a way that no other creatures do, we can create and control fire and we use creativity as part of our daily lives. Click on the sections below to learn more.
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Bipedalism (the ability to walk on two legs)

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The human brain

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Tool making

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Human communication

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Language

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Living with others

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Our ability to control fire

The Creative Explosion

Creativity

Maropeng Visitor Centre

  • Maropeng Visitor Centre Exhibition guide
    • The beginning of the world
    • Pathway to Humanity
    • What makes us human?
      • Bipedalism (the ability to walk on two legs)
      • The human brain
      • Tool making
      • Human communication
      • Language
      • Living with others
      • Our ability to control fire
      • Creativity
    • Sustainability
    • Almost Human: The Homo naledi exhibition
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