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Kalambo Falls is a 772ft (235m) single drop Waterfall on the border of Zambia and Tanzania at the southeast end of Lake Tanganyika . The falls are the second-highest in Africa . Archaeologically, Kalambo Falls is one of the most important sites in Africa. It has produced a sequence of past human activity stretching over more than two hundred and fifty thousand years. It was first excavated in 1953 by John Desmond Clark who recognised archaeological activity around a small basin lake behind the falls. Late Acheulian stone tools, hearths and well preserved organic objects were found there including a wooden club and Digging Stick s and evidence of fruit consumption. This was superseded by the Sangoan and then Lupemban Industries related to those found in the Congo . Around 10,000 years ago it was occupied by the Magosian culture which in turn gave way to Wilton activity. Finally, around the fourth century AD, a more industrialised Bantu people began to farm and occupy the area. The falls are also known for their Marabou Stork colony. |
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