Kariandusi Museum
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One of East Africa's oldest Acheulean sites, excavated by Louis Leakey, now a well-maintained museum just off the highway with shady grounds and fascinating prehistoric artifacts. Quick, informative stop for anyone into human origins.
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D O
2 months agoMust-visit for anyone into human origins! Fascinating Kariandusi Museum is steeped in archeology! One of East Africa's oldest Acheulean sites, excavated by Louis Leakey in the 1920s–40s. The small mus...
Sarah King
2 months agoA surprisingly excellent, well maintained and informative museum and intact prehistoric site! Definitely worth a visit as it's just off the highway and provides a shady, clean, fascinating stop with a...
Juzer Yusuf
2 months agoThe place has become a bit run down. Nonetheless, nice learning experience with great views.
Abe
a year agoI had an amazing time refreshing my knowledge on the history of mankind and got to see firsthand the tools they used. Had a very informed archeologist hiding is throughout the museum
Ebru Turgut
11 months agoActually it is an archeological site. Very good place. Not a museum.
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