In this weeks edition of Nature, Jeff Tollefson investigates the ancient discoveries being unearthed in South Africa’s Southern Cape, which reveal how climate change shaped culture.
At nearby Blombos cave, archaeologist Chris Henshilwood has found some of the oldest evidence of symbolic thought by humans. The remains reflecting insight that relates to climate change and human development.
Tollefson’s account provides readers with an in-depth look at the project, investigating the relevance of ancient remains with detailed images of the site and some of the more significant findings. Noted historical references adjacent inferences from the remains found at the dig which suggest climate change played an important part in the demise of Stone Bay. (See Crucible of Culture)
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