Mwela Rock Art Paintings
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One of the largest concentrations of rock paintings in Southern Africa, dating back to the Stone Age and attributed to the Batwa people.

📜 National monument in Zambia, featuring over 1000 ancient rock paintings. 🔍 Site spans 100 km², showcasing Later Stone Age art by Batwa hunter-gatherers. # Why Go🎨 Explore one of Southern Africa's densest concentrations of rock art, featuring diverse geometric and naturalistic animal paintings. 🚶 Discover hundreds of paintings in rock outcroppings and caves. 📜 Gain insight into Stone Age hunter-gatherer life and cultural traditions, and discover Stone Age tools from archaeological digs. 🌍 Experience a significant cultural landscape continuously inhabited for thousands of years, with spiritual importance. # Why Avoid⚠️ Many paintings are hidden or faint, making a guide essential. # Tips🗣️ A guided tour is highly recommended and invaluable for spotting paintings and understanding historical context. 🅿️ Parking is available at the entrance. 📍 The site is located along the Mungwi road, east of Kasama, with clear signs. # Cost💰 Entry fee collected by a caretaker. # Hours🕒 Open daily during daylight hours, year-round.

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