Are You a Lover of History, culture, and Archeology?

Kenya is known to be the cradle of the early man. There has never been a satisfactory explanation of the evolution of man. The quest to prove that man existed in certain forms, thousands of years ago is still an important quest.

So, are you an archeologist in the making? Are you curious about the origin of man? Are you interested in knowing what the great archeologists like the Leakey family are: Richard Leakey, Mary Leakey, Meave Leakey, and Richard Leakey? Did you know about the British Archeologist Glynn Isaac? What about the Kenyan Kamoya Kimeu who worked closely with the Leakey family in discovering the Zinjathropas?

Here are the top 16 Archeological Sites every Evolution enthusiast should visit in Kenya.

1. Koobi Fora

This is located at the East of Lake Turkana. Remember Turkana County is the cradle of man. This is where the early man resided. The stone tools, fossils, and traces of the early hominids were found here. Koobi Fora is considered the most important Archeological Site in Africa.

2. Fort Jesus

You Know the Kenyan Coast is the home of everything, including the greatest history. Fort Jesus is a UNESCO world heritage site. Fort Jesus is remembered as a place of Arab wars and trade. It is the home of Swahili culture. This intrigues me the most. I can never get enough of the stories that are told from here. When you come to Mombasa, ask Come Travel Kenya to give you a tour of Fort Jesus, among other amazing historical places on the Coast.

3. Gedi Ruins

The Gedi Ruins are in Malindi. Did I mention Malindi is the most picturesque place on the Kenyan Coast? It is also the home of the best Hotels, that offer the out of this world hospitality, to the guests. The Cuisine is just perfect, and you can Land in Malindi from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Gedi ruins goes down history as the home of the 12^th Century Swahili lifestyle. It has mosques and Places that are over 1000 years old. You definitely want to see this.

4. Hyrax Hill

Nakuru City is an agricultural town. It is famously known as the sinking town. It is situated in the Rift Valley. Actually, most Archeological sites are along the Great Rift Valley. Hyrax is just one of them. Leakey’s findings are reserved here.

5. Timlich Ohinga

The oldest structures of mankind’s homes are preserved here. The traditional homes are over 500 years old. Timlich is the most important home structure in the whole of East Africa. It is located in Migori County. Migori is near Kisumu City.

6. Rusinga Island

Rusinga Island is on Lake Victoria, Locally Known as The Namlowe. Here, there is an archeological museum of the hominids, stone tools, and the giant carnivorous bird that is believed to be extinct now. The rock art stood out for me. You can’t believe how the early primate was creative. You get to visit the floating library and dine on a ship. How is that? The Rusinga Lodge is a slice of heaven. You should be sending Come Travel Kenya an email for bookings already.

7. Mfangano Island

Still on Lake Victoria, this is the home of rock arts, stone tools, and proof of the stone age. It is an open place for further research and you can hone your archeological skills here. Who knows, you can make the next discovery.

8. Kariandusi

This is in Naivasha. As I mentioned earlier, the Great Rift Valley is the home of all archeology. There is a geothermal plant here as well as a hot water geyser.  Scientists will have the time of their life here. The fossils here date back over 500,000 years. Can you imagine that?

9. Olorgaesaille

Glynn Isaac specialized in his archeology here. It is in the rift valley as well. Stone Age tools were discovered here, as fossils, and evidence of fire as well. This place has fossils from a million years ago and it is very important in Africa.

10. Rabai

Hello Christians! This is the home of Christian history in Kenya. The earliest Christian church was based here in the 16^th Century. Recently, it is a pilgrimage site.

11. Kilembe Ruins

Kilembe is in Taita Taveta County, on the Taita Hills. It is as old as 3000 years. It is a discovery of the culture and way of life of the early man.

12. Nariokotome

This is also along the Great Rift Valley, in Turkana County. The famous Turkana Boy was discovered here in 1984. There is evidence of the Home-erectus existing here over 1.5 million years ago.

13. Lothagan

This is also in Turkana. Remember Turkana is the cradle of man, right? The evolution of hominids is stored here. Turkana has a wide range of archeological work still going on. You can be a part of it if you are really an enthusiast. Come Travel Kenya got you for your traveling arrangements remember.

14. Ololosakwan

The name tells you this is in Maasai Land. The archeological site of Ololosakwan is in Narok County. It has evidence of early dating back to 3000 years ago. There are geometric patterns and evidence of a rich culture in the past.

15. Kariakorini Cave

Extinct animals were found here in plenty. It is found in Taita Taveta. You can combine your visit with the Kilembe Ruins and heighten it with a safari around the Tsavo National Park. What do you say? Should Come Travel Kenya organize a Tsavo Safari for you, inclusive of the Archeological sites?

16. Njoro River Cave

This cave is famously known for the oldest evidence of fire use. It is as old as 300,000 years. There were stone art and tools as well, discovered in this cave.

The thought of going down a gorge for archeological findings to me is thrilling already. I would love to walk into the mysterious caves as well. what about you? Should Come Travel Kenya organize an Archeological Trip for you? Reach us.