Lesson 3 of 4 · Grade 7 Social Studies
Early human development
15 min
Scientists believe early humans evolved in Africa over millions of years. Kenya has important fossil sites.
Important sites in East Africa
- Koobi Fora (near Lake Turkana, Kenya)
- Olorgesailie (Kajiado, Kenya): stone tools (hand axes)
- Kariandusi (near Gilgil, Kenya)
- Olduvai Gorge (Tanzania)
- Rusinga Island (Lake Victoria, Kenya): Proconsul fossils
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