Bigo Bya Mugenyi, Archaeological earthworks in Mawogola County, Uganda
The site contains an extensive network of trenches spanning 10 square kilometers, with ditches measuring 10 meters wide and up to 4 meters deep.
Between 1000 and 1500 AD, the Bachwezi people constructed these fortifications as part of the Bunyoro-Kitara empire in the Great Lakes region.
Excavations at the site revealed over 42,000 pottery artifacts, including jars, beads, bracelets, iron spearheads, arrows, and examples of African textiles.
Visitors can access the site by taking a 57-kilometer drive from Masaka municipality, with guided tours available for 15,000 Uganda shillings per person.
Two trench systems connect to the Katonga River, featuring four interconnected openings in the inner section and an outer trail along the waterway.
Location: Sembabule District
GPS coordinates: 0.15000,31.25000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:46
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