Mumbwa Caves, Archaeological cave system in Kafue National Park, Zambia
The Mumbwa Caves consist of three distinct chambers situated at 300 meters elevation within a granite and quartzite plateau formation.
The caves contain archaeological deposits reaching 8 meters deep, revealing continuous human occupation from Middle Pleistocene through Late Holocene periods.
Stone tools, ochre fragments, and bone remnants found throughout the cave layers demonstrate the technological capabilities of early human inhabitants.
Access to the caves requires arrangement through the National Heritage Conservation Commission of Zambia and accompaniment by authorized guides.
Excavations conducted in 1994 uncovered more than 62,000 lithic artifacts, categorized by distinct age strata within the cave system.
GPS coordinates: -15.03667,26.60806
Latest update: March 17, 2025 13:19
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