Kenya National Museums Sites & Monuments

Kenya National Museums Sites & Monuments total 22 and are all located across the 42 counties. Kenya’s Archaeological sites are considered to be the most incredible in Africa.

Kenya, ‘s top archaeological and historic sites include Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site, Koobi Fora, Kariandusi Prehistoric Site, Hyrax Hill, Namortunga, Gedi Ruins, Enkapune Ya Muto, Lomweki, Lake Turkana, Thimlich Ohinga, Kanjera South, Kanam, Pate Island, Mambrui, Jumba la Mtwana, Ngenyn, Kapthurin, Ileret, Takwa and Lamu etc.

Kenya Historical and Archaeological sites have contributed significantly to our understanding of our human origins. The discovery of Turkana Boy also known as Nariokotome Boy (KNM-WT-15000) by Kamoya Kimeu as well as the recent discovery of the Oldest Stone Tools ever known as the Lomekwian has pushed human lineage as far as 3.3 Million years.

Kenya is undoubtedly the Cradle of Mankind as illustrated below from data obtained from the National Museum of Kenya:
1.) Kenya has the largest number of fossil remains in Africa
2.) Kenya has the oldest human remains dating back 7 million years
3.) Kenya has the longest and most complete record of human evolution
4.) Kenya has some of the most complete human skeletons (Turkana Boy)
5.) Kenya has the largest collection of human-related fossils
6.) Kenya has evidence of the Oldest Stone Tools used by our Human ancestors

Kenya Museums offer an insight into Kenya’s history and origin, with exhibits dating back to the prehistoric era. Some of these stunning museums include the Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi Railway Museum,  Karen Blixen Museum Nairobi, Nairobi Snake Park, Narok Museum, Nyeri Museum, Rabai Museum, Tambach Museum, Treasures of Africa Museum, Wajir Museum, Wray Memorial Museum, Fort Jesus Museum Mombasa, Garissa Museum Gede, National Monument, Hyrax Hill Site Museum, Kabarnet Museum, Kapenguria Museum, Kisumu Museum, Kitale Museum, Lamu Museum, Loiyangalani Desert Museum, Malindi Museum, Meru Museum etc.

Kenya is home to 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites – making it second only to South Africa (which has ten) in terms of the number of listed sites in an African country. These include Fort Jesus Mombasa, Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Turkana National Parks, Lamu Old Town, Mount Kenya National Park/Natural Forest, Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests, and the Thimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site.

Kenya Landmarks & Monuments Kenya’s National Monuments are diverse, currently numbering almost 200, and include buildings, cemeteries, cultural groves, landscapes, and archaeological locations. Each of the National Monuments holds and perpetuates a unique story.

The Most Famous Landmarks & Monuments to Visit on a Holiday in Kenya include Fort Jesus, Bomas of Kenya, State House, Jomo Kenyatta Mausoleum, Mount Kenya, Lake Victoria, Mau Mau Caves, Mnarani Ruins, Vasco da Gama Pillar, Tom Mboya Statue, Mama Ngina Drive, Jumaa Mosque, Gedi Ruins, Shimoni Caves, Pate Ruins, Siyu Fort, Paxtu House etc.

Karen Blixen Museum
Olorgesailie pre-historic site
Lamu Old Town
Fort Jesus National Monument
Nairobi National Museum

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