Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and Museum

Hyrax Hill is a significant archaeological site located in Kenya, characterized by its prominent rocky lava ridge and a series of habitation and burial layers. The site features evidence of Neolithic occupation, with burials dating back to approximately 3000 BCE, and later Iron Age activities. The Neolithic phase includes a mass grave, while the Iron Age phase is marked by stone enclosures and burials. The site has been central to archaeological research in Kenya, contributing to the understanding of the transition from hunter-gatherer to pastoralist societies in the region. The site's rich history of investigation, beginning in the 1930s with Mary Leakey, highlights its importance in the study of human occupation and cultural development over thousands of years.