Preliminary interpretation of micromammalian Remains from the 1984 excavations at klasies river mouth 1A, cape province, south africa
Abstract
This preliminary examination of the upper part of the sequence of micromammalian samples from Klasies River 1A indicates moderate change in vegetation. In general the vegetation on the cliffs and coastal foreland appears to have become more closed, with an increase in bush on the foreland and grass encroaching on the scrub on the cliffs. The coastal margin and river valley retained lush vegetation throughout but rising sea-level may have reduced the extent of the vegetation. Rainfall probably did not vary greatly but is more likely to have become more effective and/or less seasonal.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology
Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 39–48
- Publication date
- 17 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter