The Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site in South Africa is located in
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Gauteng
- Step 1: Sites such as Sterkfontein and Swartkrans lie near Johannesburg in Gauteng.
Answer
Gauteng.
Why not the others: the Western Cape: this province is known for other archaeological sites such as Blombos Cave. KwaZulu-Natal: this province has other sites but not the Cradle of Humankind. the Northern Cape: the Taung site is further north-west but is not the Cradle of Humankind.
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