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Taung "The Place of the Lion" named after Tau, chief of the Bataung people, who made his headquarters here during the 18th century. The village made world headlines when Australian anthropologist Professor Raymond Dart made a startling find here in 1924. The little Taung skull, which he classified as Australopithecus africanus, belongs to one of the earliest hominids that lived in southern Africa some 2.5 million years ago.

Beautiful Taung marble quarried in the area. In contrast to white dusty powder of the quarry, lies azure Blue Pools surrounded by picturesque caves and streams.

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Accommodation - photo by Evgeni Dinev

Find a place to stay in this area. This is where you will find all types of places to stay from hotels to caravan parks, from bush lodges to backpackers. (photo by Evgeni Dinev)

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Culture and Heritage

Cultural heritage sites, activities and information in the local area.

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More general information to make your travel experience easier like Information Offices, Doctors, Dentists, Hospitals, Police and more (photo by Stuart Miles)

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Sport and adventure photo by Michal Marcol

Outdoor and indoor sports as well as many activities and experiences for the adventure seekers among us. Climb a mountain or play golf. Its up to you. (photo by Michal Marcol)

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General Motor Spares

Number: +27 053 994 2437

Area: Taung, Bophirima Region, North West, South Africa

Blue Pools

A popular picnic site at the Buxton quarry at the Taung Heritage Site. In a picturesque valley with caves, streams and rock pools which lies close to the site where the skull was discovered. Barbecue facilities, set alongside a pristine spring winding ...

Area: Taung, Bophirima Region, North West, South Africa

Bushman Engravings

Dingkwaneng 20km away, near Manthe Village. Engravings, dating back several thousand years, can be seen along the Cokonyane River.

Area: Taung, Bophirima Region, North West, South Africa

Taung Skull Heritage Site

A monument to the discovery of the Taung skull has been erected at this historic site.

Area: Taung, Bophirima Region, North West, South Africa

Inn accommodation and casino in Panorama

Number: +27 (058) 307 6000

Area: Johan Blignaut drive N5, Panorama, Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa

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