Mumba Cave, Historic site near Lake Eyasi, Tanzania.
Mumba Cave contains archaeological deposits and rock art panels within natural limestone formations near the alkaline waters of Lake Eyasi in northern Tanzania.
Ludwig Kohl-Larsen and Margit Kohl-Larsen conducted initial excavations from 1934 to 1936, discovering numerous artifacts, human remains, and ancient settlements within the cave.
The cave reveals evidence of human technological advancement through its collection of ostrich eggshell beads, microlith tools, and decorated pottery from different periods.
Visitors need authorization from the Tanzanian Department of Antiquities to access the site, which requires advanced planning and local guidance.
The cave holds eighteen distinct human skeletal remains and demonstrates the transition between Middle Stone Age and Late Stone Age in Eastern Africa.
GPS coordinates: -3.53833,35.29670
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:16
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