Archaeology Field School in Sudwala

Project organisers

Dr. Alex Schoeman University of Pretoria, South Africa

Fieldwork dates

2010

Site Description

Excavations at the Sudwala Caves in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa.

My Role

Student Field Assistant

  • Regional archaeological survey skills: Surveyed the Lydenburg area to identify and document stone kraals and other archaeological features.
  • Feature‑based excavation: Excavated within the Sudwala Caves, applying controlled methods suited to cave‑site contexts.
  • Systematic artefact recording: Recorded artefacts through contextual photography and accurate bagging for subsequent analysis.