A South African cave overlooking the Indian Ocean was apparently a desirable residence for early humans. The site has provided rich evidence for the early use of colour and marine resources.
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McBrearty, S., Stringer, C. The coast in colour. Nature 449, 793–794 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1038/449793a
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