Ancient Human Metropolis Found in Africa
GOLD MINING -- HOW LONG AGO? Evidence suggests that mining took place in southern Africa during the Old Stone Age.. I n the 1970s, archaeologists began looking for South Africa's ancient mines. E xtensive mining areas were discovered in Swaziland and other sites. Some shafts were up to 50 feet deep. Stone objects and charcoal remains date to 5,000, 46,000, and 60,000 B.C. Scientist now
