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Panga ya Saidi, Archaeological cave site in Kilifi County, Kenya.

The limestone cave contains multiple chambers extending deep into the Dzitsoni hills, located 15 kilometers from the Indian Ocean coast.

Archaeological deposits at the cave document continuous human occupation spanning 78,000 years, from the Middle Stone Age through the Iron Age period.

Excavations revealed numerous artifacts including worked bone tools, marine shell beads, and red ochre materials indicating technological advancement of early human societies.

Current research activities at the site involve international teams coordinated through the National Museums of Kenya and Max Planck Institute.

The cave yielded Kenya's oldest bead, dated to 65,000 years ago, demonstrating early human capabilities for creating decorative objects.

GPS coordinates: -3.67861,39.73583

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34

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