The development of a new geospatial framework for the palaeoanthropological site of the Sterkfontein Caves, Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng, South Africa

A unified, cohesive 3D Geospatial Information System (GIS) framework has been developed for the Sterkfontein Caves, a globally significant palaeoanthropological site in South Africa. This innovative approach integrates decades of legacy data with modern digital collections, enabling robust spatial analysis and modeling. The framework addresses challenges posed by the site's complex history of research, providing a multidimensional tool to enhance future integrative studies. The study outlines three phases of implementation and proposes next steps for further development and utilization.

Stratford, D., Merlo, S., & Brown, S. (2016). The development of a new geospatial framework for the palaeoanthropological site of the Sterkfontein Caves, Cradle of Humankind, Gauteng, South Africa. Journal of Field Archaeology, 41(2), 211–221. https://doi.org/10.1080/00934690.2016.1157679