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Kalahari Desert Was Home to Ancient Humans More Than 20,000 Years Ago

At the site of Ga-Mohana Hill in the southern Kalahari of South Africa, archaeologists discovered and characterized relict tufas, which are remnants of once-flowing streams, waterfalls, and small pool

Aug 20, 2022
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The Kalahari is often thought to be a hostile environment unsuitable for early human existence. According to a new study, in PLoS One,1 the desert used to be much greener and wetter than it is now. Humans were able to survive and even flourish in these wet environments.

Top: map of South Africa with the location of Ga-Mohana Hill (GHN); inset map shows …
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