Eastern African Archaeology Online

Journey through the Horn, across the Rift Valley, and beyond into the vibrant world of Eastern African archaeology.

Photo Credit: Matthew C. Curtis ©

Eastern Africa possesses the longest and one of most varied archaeological records in the world. We advocate online for the scholarly study and protection of the region's valuable cultural heritages and provide up-to-date insights and links to scholarly, educational, and travel resources concerning archaeology and related fields in the Horn and greater East Africa.

Dhow and Da Gama's Pillar, Malindi, Kenya, Summer 1994, Phot.JPG

Ruins of Matara with Grain Fields.jpg

Low Res Shanga mosque ruins with vegetation, Shanga, Pate Island, Ke.jpg

Rock art Awalu Ghalba for EAAO.PNG

Lamu town buildings and street, Kenya, Summer 1994, Photo by (3) cropped.jpg

Bullsheads figurines Ancient Ona sites Asmara Eritrea 1999-2000.jpg

Gedi ruins, Kenya, Summer 1994 Photo by Matt Curtis at 1200 (2).jpg

Pastoral rock art Hischmele for EAAO.PNG

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