Kalokol Pillar Site

The Kalokol Pillar Site, also known as Namoratunga II, is an archaeological site located on the west side of Lake Turkana in Kenya. This site is notable for its 19 basalt pillars, arranged in a circular stone formation, which are believed to have served both ritualistic and potentially archaeoastronomical purposes. Dating back to approximately 2398 BCE, the site is associated with the region's earliest pastoralists, who may have used it as a communal cemetery. It reflects the cultural and ceremonial practices of Pastoral Neolithic societies. Studies suggest the pillars might have been aligned with astronomical events, linking them to the lunar calendar of Cushitic speakers from Southern Ethiopia. This makes the site an important focus for understanding early cultural and astronomical knowledge in East Africa.