Gladysvale Cave

Gladysvale Cave is a fossil-bearing cave located in the Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng, South Africa. Visitors can learn about fossil discoveries, including hundreds of thousands of animal remains and early human ancestors, while guided explanations show how fossils form through the study of breccia blocks found within the cave. Notably, the site has produced over a quarter of a million fossils since excavations intensified in the twentieth century, including specimens linked to Australopithecus africanus and early Homo, and it forms part of a protected World Heritage area with scientific investigation that continues to contribute to understanding human evolution today.