Matupi Cave, Archaeological cave in Mount Hoyo massif, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The limestone cave measures 7 meters in height, 8 meters in depth, and 5 meters in width within the Ituri Rainforest environment.
Archaeological excavations conducted between 1973 and 1974 by researchers from Institut des Musées Nationaux du Zaïre revealed over 8,000 artifacts from different periods.
The discovery of microlithic tools, scrapers, borers, and decorated stone fragments demonstrates the technological capabilities of early human inhabitants in Central Africa.
Visitors need prior authorization and guidance from local authorities to access the cave, as it remains an active research site within protected grounds.
The cave contains extensive deposits spanning 40,000 years, providing evidence of environmental changes through pollen types and faunal remains analysis.
GPS coordinates: 1.19333,30.00846
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:56
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