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
Kuumbi Cave, located on Unguja Island in Tanzania, is a significant archaeological site that offers insights into human occupation patterns over the last 22,000 years. Formed by the collapse of a limestone terrace, the cave has been intermittently occupied and serves as a testament to the adaptability of early human societies. The archaeological record, though mixed due to stratigraphic challenges, reveals evidence of stone tool production, marine resource use, and bone tool craftsmanship. Notably, human remains dating back 12,000 years and domestic animal remains suggest complex occupation phases. The cave's sacred status among the Hadimu people highlights its cultural importance, while its diverse archaeological finds contribute to our understanding of human prehistory on the East African coast.
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