Urewe, Archaeological site near Lake Victoria, Kenya.
The excavation area contains numerous ancient artifacts, including specialized pottery with geometric designs and iron smelting furnaces from early African settlements.
The settlement, dating from 500 BC to 800 AD, represents the first Early Iron Age civilization discovered south of the equator in East Africa.
The inhabitants practiced mixed farming with cattle herding, grew millet and sorghum, and developed advanced metalworking techniques for creating tools and decorative items.
Researchers and archaeologists continue excavation work at the site, uncovering ceramic vessels measuring between 30 and 36 centimeters in height.
Iron smelting furnaces at the location featured specialized basin systems filled with fresh leaves for filtering slag during metal production.
GPS coordinates: -0.04743,34.33759
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:32
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