From engraved ostrich eggshells and bone tools to shell beads and the first evidence of drawing, visitors will discover some of humanity’s earliest use of symbols, art and technological innovation. While the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng holds some of the earliest evidence of the human journey, starting from about 3.5 million years ago, the Cradle of Human Culture holds evidence of how our ancestors started to manifest abstract thought, to use fire to improve their tool-making skills and to systematically exploit marine resources for their nutrition. These sites showcases the heritage of the Western Cape and tells an inspiring story. Pinnacle Point Site Complex in Mossel Bay and Diepkloof Rock Shelter in Elands Bay are two key sites in the Western Cape, while Sibhudu Cave in KwaZulu-Natal also forms part of the Cradle of Human Culture. These sites have now received UNESCO World Heritage status.