The children of Taung: Journeying from a rural village to the global stage: The perception of the local community and views regarding the development of the site and the curation of the skull
The iconic Taung fossilised skull is widely known for its primacy as Africa’s first palaeoanthropological discovery with universal scientific relevance. Yet the details surrounding its discovery and current status remain an enigma to the community of Taung Village. A comprehensive conservation of t...
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Main Authors: | Mirriam Tawane, Dipuo W. Kgotleng, Bando Baven |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2025-02-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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Online Access: | https://sajs.co.za/article/view/18612 |
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