#9
Oldest Archaeological Site in South Africa
Sorted by Earliest Period Year
Value: -130,000 year
Blombos Cave
Archaeological Site in Still Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
Blombos Cave is an archaeological site located in Still Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Site Area, Earliest Period Year, and Discovery Year, to help users compare it with other archaeological sites in South Africa.
Page overview
- Country
- South Africa
- State
- Western Cape
- City
- Still Bay
- Category
- culture
- Type
- Archaeological Site
Ranking highlights
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Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Site Area | 0.000062 km² | Total land area covered by the archaeological site. |
| Earliest Period Year | -130,000 year | Earliest known year or period associated with human activity at the site. |
| Discovery Year | 1,991 year | Year when the archaeological site was first identified or documented. |
| Structure Count | 1 | Total number of major ruins, buildings, tombs, monuments, or structural remains at the site. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
Blombos Cave is located in Still Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this archaeological site.
- City
- Still Bay
- State
- Western Cape
- Country
- South Africa
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How this archaeological site is compared
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Sources
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Blombos Cave located?
Blombos Cave is located in Still Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.
What is Blombos Cave known for on LocoDeck?
Blombos Cave is listed as an archaeological site in South Africa. This page highlights key metrics such as Site Area, Earliest Period Year, and Discovery Year to help compare it with other archaeological sites.
How is Blombos Cave compared with other archaeological sites?
Blombos Cave is compared using the ranking metrics available for archaeological sites in South Africa. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.