Museum
Kariandusi prehistoric site
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Kariandusi Prehistoric Site is a key Stone Age location discovered by Louis Leakey in 1928. It features a museum displaying handaxes, cleavers, and animal fossils from the Acheulean period, dating back around 700,000 years. The site sits in a dramatic gorge carved by the Malewa River, offering a glimpse into early human toolmaking. Visitors can walk through the excavation area and see in situ artifacts, while guides explain the significance of the finds.
Don't miss
- Viewing Acheulean handaxes and cleavers in the museum
- Walking the excavation trench to see artifacts in place
- Scenic gorge landscape with views of the Rift Valley
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Kariandusi prehistoric site
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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