Swartkrans Dating Samples Nomination- 9/2/233/12

Swartkrans is noteworthy because the fossil remains contain the largest sample of Paranthropus robustus in Southern Africa, as well as Homo ergasterl erectus bones in cave fill that accumulated between 1.8 and 1 million years ago. Approximately 270 bones from Swartkrans' Member 3 have been burned. This is some of the world's oldest evidence for the probable usage of fire by humans. At least 68 bones from Swartkrans' Members 1-3 exhibit use-wear compatible with them being used as digging implements.
Portion R Zwartkrans 1721 Q, Gauteng, South Africa.