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Keneiloe Molopyane

University of the WitwatersrandORCID 0000-0002-1541-0059Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Evolutionary Biology· 2 Paleontology· 1

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Organism:human· 3 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 1 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 1

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Agustín FuentesiD· 3 shared John D. HawksiD· 3 shared Lee R. BergeriD· 3 shared Dirk van Rooyen· 2 shared Marc KisseliD· 2 shared Maropeng Mpete· 2 shared Mathabela Tsikoane· 2 shared Penny SpikinsiD· 2 shared

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PaleontologyeLifePeer-reviewedJun 19, 2025

Evidence for deliberate burial of the dead by Homo naledi

Lee R. Berger, Tebogo Vincent Makhubela, Keneiloe Molopyane…·John D. Hawks

This study presents evidence for deliberate burial of Homo naledi remains in South Africa's Rising Star cave system, suggesting mortuary behavior in this species.

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Evolutionary BiologyeLifePeer-reviewedJul 12, 2023

An initial report of c241,000 to 335,000 Year old Rock Engravings and their relation to Homo naledi in the Rising Star cave system, South Africa

Lee R. Berger, John D. Hawks, Agustín Fuentes…·Keneiloe Molopyane

The paper reports the discovery of ancient rock engravings in the Rising Star cave system associated with Homo naledi remains, dated between 241 and 335 ka.

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Evolutionary BiologybioRxivJun 1, 2023

Meaning-making behavior in a small-brained hominin, Homo naledi, from the late Pleistocene: contexts and evolutionary implications

Agustín Fuentes, Marc Kissel, Penny Spikins…·Lee R. Berger

The paper presents evidence of complex meaning-making behaviors in Homo naledi, challenging the assumption that large brains are necessary for advanced behavioral complexity.

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