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The Cradle of Humankind, also known as “The Home of our Ancestors”, was declaired a World Heritage Site WHS in December , in Morocco, because of its outstanding universal value, due to archaeological discoveries made within the 13 sites. It is a major tourist destination and attraction in South Africa. A World Heritage Site has to have exceptional universal value, and is protected and preserved against threats of changing social and economic conditionsa and natural decay.

Once a site has been selected, it is included on the World Heritage site list, and is protected for future generations, against threats of damage caused by natural and mechanical conditions. The Cradle of Humankind is unique in that since , there have been great scientific discoveries which have been a breakthrough in the search for the origins of humankind.

Amongsst these, a 3,3 million year old ancestor of humankind was discovered. Some of the other 12 sites where fossils have been discovered, are: These caves are one of the richest and most productive palaeo- anthropological sites in the world. Bolt’s Farm – Here discoveries of microfauna, estimated to be over 4,5 million years old have been found. Swartlrans – The earliest known deliberate use of fire, some 1,3 million years ago, have been found on this site. Kromdraai – In , the first specimen of robust ape-man was discovered at Kromdraai.

Haasgat – Here fossils of forest-dwelling monkeys, dating to approximately 2,8 million years ago, have been found. Gondolin – Over 90 fossil specimens have been discovered on this site since