Melka Kunture, Stone Age archaeological site near Awash River, Ethiopia
Melka Kunture contains numerous excavation zones across 3,000 square kilometers, featuring valleys with inner terraces and deposits reaching 100 meters in thickness.
The location was first discovered in 1963 by Gerard Dekker, followed by systematic French archaeological missions between 1965 and 1982, continuing with Italian research since 1999.
The site houses an educational museum presenting exhibits about prehistoric Africa, geology, volcanology, and archaeological discoveries from local excavations spanning millions of years.
The archaeological site sits 50 kilometers south of Addis Ababa, with guided tours available through local authorities and research organizations in the Oromia Region.
Researchers identified over 30 occupation locations containing Oldowan and Acheulean tools, indicating continuous human presence dating back 1.7 million years.
Location: Oromia Region
GPS coordinates: 8.70250,38.60833
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51
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