Dear Members,
Herewith the April newsletter of 2017 from the Northern Branch of the SA Archaeological Society..
April Newsletter 2017
what we do
The South African Archaeological Society, also known as ArchSoc, is a registered non-profit organisation. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in archaeology. The Society promotes archaeological research in southern Africa and makes the results available to its members and the public through lectures, outings, tours and publications.
ABOUT US
The South African Archaeological Society was founded in Cape Town as the Cape Archaeological Society in August 1944 by Professor John Goodwin. The aim of the South African Archaeological Society, as set out in our constitution, is to bridge the gap between professional archaeologists and people from all walks of life who enjoy the subject.
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SAAB
The South African Archaeological Bulletin (SAAB) was established in 1945. It is an internationally renowned journal (ISI & IBSS listed) that publishes on all aspects of African archaeology. It has amongst the highest citation index rating of all world archaeological journals.
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LATEST NEWS
15 May 2017
Herewith the April newsletter of 2017 from the Northern Branch of the SA Archaeological Society..
April Newsletter 2017
11 May 2017
Homo naledi’s significant impact.
In an accompanying paper, led by Berger, entitled Homo naledi and Pleistocene hominin evolution in subequatorial Africa, the team discusses the importance of finding such a primitive species at such a time and place.
09 May 2017
Mpho Raborife, News24
Johannesburg - A year and a half after fossils belonging to the Homo naledi species were discovered, scientists and researchers can now reveal that it is highly likely that the species lived alongside Homo sapiens (early humans).
Johannesburg - A year and a half after fossils belonging to the Homo naledi species were discovered, scientists and researchers can now reveal that it is highly likely that the species lived alongside Homo sapiens (early humans).
latest events & activities
By: Steven Tucker
Date: Thu, 20/07/2017 - 20:00
Northern
By: Dr Aurore Val
Date: Thu, 17/08/2017 - 18:30
Northern
Sherry will be served from 18:30 to give people a chance to meet.
By: (Flyer to Follow)
Date: Sat, 26/08/2017 - 00:00
Northern
Join us for a full day of lectures celebrating Africa’s history of trade and rich maritime heritage.