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Kalemba Rockshelter
-14.1167° N, 32.0500° E
About
The Kalemba Rockshelter in eastern Zambia is a significant archaeological site featuring a well-preserved record of human activity spanning several millennia. Discovered in 1955, this site is located within a granite gneiss outcrop and includes two main shelters with notable rock paintings. Radiocarbon dating indicates human occupation dating back approximately 37,000 years, encompassing the Upper Paleolithic through the Neolithic periods. The site's stratigraphy reveals diverse artifacts, including microliths, ground stone tools, bone artifacts, and pottery, reflecting advanced tool-making and habitation practices. The presence of human burials and rock paintings suggests a complex cultural and ritualistic life. Kalemba Rockshelter thus provides critical insights into early human adaptation and artistic expression in this region of Africa.
Historical Timeline
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Period 1 Human Occupation
37000 BCE
Period 2 Human Occupation
25000 BCE
Period 3 Human Occupation
15000 BCE
Period 4 Human Occupation
6000 BCE
Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
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