Conservation of the Stone Age Diepkloof Rock Shelter near Elands Bay
This project involves the conservation and documentation of the archaeological site.
The 60-thousand-year-old fragments of decoratively engraved ostrich eggshells discovered at the Stone Age site of Diepkloof Rock Shelter are among the earliest known examples of storage and transport vessels anywhere in the world. [Photo credit: Project organizer]
Project Details
Location: South Africa, Southern Africa, Africa
Organiser(s):
Heritage Western Cape
Funder(s):
U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Funding received: $32,606 (USD)
Commencement Date: 09/2019
Project Status: Active
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