Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
The Kalambo Falls Prehistoric Site, located in the Kalambo District of the Rukwa Region in Tanzania, is an archaeologically significant site explored by Professor John Desmond Clark between 1956 and 1959. The site offers a remarkable window into human prehistory, featuring a comprehensive stratified sequence spanning from the early Stone Age through to the Iron Age. The archaeological findings, primarily preserved within residential floors, highlight human habitation and technological development over a vast temporal range. The rich stratigraphy reveals key insights into the lifestyle, environmental adaptation, and cultural evolution of ancient communities in the region. The site's significance lies in its potential to enhance the understanding of prehistoric human occupation and technological transitions in East Africa.
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Archaeological Features
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Environmental and Natural Features
Historical Timeline
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- Tanzania
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