Sonia Mary Cole facts for kids

Sonia Mary Cole (born in 1919, died in 1982) was an important English scientist. She was a geologist, an archaeologist, and an anthropologist. This means she studied the Earth, ancient human history, and human societies. She also wrote many books about her discoveries.

Discovering Ancient Worlds

Sonia Cole was born in Westminster, London, England. She became a leading expert in understanding early human life. Her work often focused on Africa, a continent rich in ancient human history.

Working at the British Museum

Sonia Cole worked at the famous British Museum in London. This museum is home to millions of items from around the world, including many ancient artifacts. Her role there involved studying and understanding these historical objects.

Fieldwork in Africa

A big part of Sonia Cole's career was spent doing fieldwork in Africa. This meant traveling to different sites to dig for and study ancient remains. Her research helped scientists learn more about how early humans lived. She was especially interested in the prehistory of East Africa.

Friendship with Mary Leakey

Sonia Cole was a close friend and colleague of Mary Leakey. Mary Leakey was another very famous archaeologist who made incredible discoveries about early humans in Africa. Their friendship shows how scientists often work together and support each other in their research.

Books by Sonia Cole

Sonia Cole wrote several books that shared her knowledge with the world. These books helped many people learn about geology, archaeology, and the history of humans.

• An Outline of the Geology of Kenya (1950)
• The Prehistory of East Africa (1954, updated editions in 1958 and 1964)
• The Neolithic Age (1970)
• Leakey's Luck (1975)