Bahi Rock-Art Sites

The Bahi Rock-Art Sites in the Dodoma region of Tanzania are an important archaeological location featuring white rock paintings, estimated to be at least 340 years old. These paintings are believed to have been created by the Wamia people, who lived in the region before the Wagogo people. The artwork depicts cattle, human figures, and other symbols, and is thought to have been created during significant events such as funerals. While the Wagogo people may not fully understand the original intent of these paintings, they continue to hold them in sacred regard, using the sites for rain-making ceremonies. The Bahi paintings provide valuable insight into the cultural practices of Bantu-speaking farming populations and their ritualistic use of rock art as a medium of expression.