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Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site

The Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site is Kenya’s most important and largest archeological site covering 21 hectares. It was discovered in 1919 by geologist JW Gregory and excavated further in the 1940s by Mary and Louis Leakey - and a team from the USA Smithsonian Institute continues to work there.

It is believed that a lake covered this area in prehistoric times and the remains of many animals including hippo, crocodiles and elephants have been found - many much larger than their modern relatives. This presence of animals also attracted early hunters who left behind many stone tools and axes. A raised walkway has been erected for guests to view artifacts where they were found.

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