🧿 Kuumbi Cave

Tanzania · Africa · 6.36°S, 39.54°E

Kuumbi Cave is an archaeological site located in Kusini District, Unguja South Region of Tanzania. It has been important in determining patterns of human occupation since its formation over 20,000 years ago. Unusual lithic and ceramic finds dated within the last 2,000 years make Kuumbi Cave a unique site. Its name in Swahili, Pango la Kuumbi, translates to "Cave of Creation".

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Quick facts

Country	Tanzania
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	6.36°S, 39.54°E · view on map

Kuumbi Cave is located in Tanzania, in Africa.

More archaeological sites in Tanzania

Engaruka · Kondoa Mjini · Kondoa Rock-Art Sites · Laetoli · Luxmanda · Nyabusora · Peninj · Songo Mnara · Tongoni Ruins.

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