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
Bambata Cave, located in the Motobo National Park of Zimbabwe, is an archaeological site of considerable significance due to its rich stratification of cultural artifacts. The cave, named after the nearby Bambata Mountain, contains evidence of human occupation from the Middle Paleolithic to the Iron Age. Key finds include Wilton Industry stone tools and Mousterian tools, reflecting diverse prehistoric cultures. The site is also renowned for its unique pottery known as Bambata Ware, characterized by thinness and intricate decorations, which provides insights into the transition between the Later Stone Age and the Iron Age. The presence of cave paintings suggests that the site was used for artistic or ritualistic purposes, indicating a vibrant prehistoric community skilled in various crafts and hunting techniques.
Archaeological Features
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Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Country
- Zimbabwe
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- Wikipedia
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