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Blue and John Crow Mountains
Located in southeastern Jamaica, the site is a rugged, densely forested area that served as a refuge for the indigenous Taino people, as well as the Maroons (former slaves), who fled slavery. They built a network of paths, hideouts and settlements in this isolated area to resist the European colonial system, which form the Nanny Town Heritage Route. The forest provided the Maroons with everything they needed to survive. They developed a strong spiritual connection with the mountains, which is still reflected in intangible cultural heritage such as religious ceremonies, traditional medicine and dance. The site is also a biodiversity hotspot in the Caribbean Islands, with a large number of endemic plant species, especially lichens, mosses and certain flowering plants.
The emergence of modern humans: Pleistocene human sites in South Africa
<p>The South African Pleistocene Human Sites Collection helps us understand the origins of behaviorally modern humans, their cognitive abilities, culture, and the climate changes they experienced. The collection consists of three archaeological sites in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa: the Diepkloof Rock Shelter, the Pinnacle Point complex, and the Sibhudu Caves. They provide the most diverse and best-preserved record of the development of modern human behavior, dating back to 162,000 years ago. Ochre processing, engraved patterns, decorated beads, decorated eggshells, advanced projectile weapons and tool-making techniques, and microliths are all examples of symbolic thinking and advanced technology of the time. </p>