Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2724DA5
Site Name
Taung Skull Fossil Site, Norlim, Taung
Site Category
Monuments & Memorials
Record Administration
Author
sahrisprojectmanager
Post date
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 10:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 10:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
DC39/NAMM/0002
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
21 Paleontological and archaeological sites and unique landscape and topographyPurpose:Date Unveiled: Designer: Builder: Person/Institution Commemorated: The Taung Child.Recorder Name: Palesa Leeuw
Ketshepile
Tshireletso
Classifications
Monument Type
Plaque
Description

The purpose is to conserve the discovery of the Taung Skull.

Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Stones. Concrete. Cement.
Pedestal Material
Concrete.
Event Commemorated
The discovery of the Taung Child Skull
Inscriptions
The discovery of the Taung Child skull
Location
Location
Mapping
-27.623418, 24.634127
North West
  • Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati
  • Greater Taung
Directions to Site
Opposite Handel street in Standerton town
Access details
Site Manager (Ms Bando Gaven)
Administration of Protections
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on 09/11/2023 - 06:30.
Administration Description

duplicate of https://sahris.sahra.org.za/sites/920360002

merge usable data and delete this record
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