Thimlich Ohinga
The Thimlich Ohinga archaeological site comprises 4 larger fortified settlements that are the best-preserved examples of pure dry stone building in the Lake Victoria Basin.
The dry stone wall enclosures incorporated homesteads, livestock and craft industries. They were founded by the early pastoral communities of the Lake Victoria Basin from the 16th century CE.
Map of Thimlich Ohinga
Legend
- ●● Cultural
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Site Info
Full name: Thimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site
Unesco ID: 1450
- Country:
- Kenya
Inscribed: 2018
Type: Cultural
Criteria: 3 4 5
- Categories:
- Archaeological site - Civilizations of Sub-Saharan Africa
Site History
- 2018 - Inscribed
- 2015 - Referred
- 2014 - Incomplete - not examined
Site Links
Unesco Website
Official Website
- National Museums of Kenya
In the News
- Migori residents excited after Thimlich Oinga added to World Heritage List (01.07.18)
Connections
The site has 4 connections.
Architecture
Human Activity
- Pastoralism: traditional settlement forms of agro-pastoral communities (AB ev)
Timeline
- Built in the 16th century: the period of construction and occupation of the site is likely to be between 1590 and 1680 (AB ev)
World Heritage Process
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