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Nariokotome
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Map of Kenya and surrounding countries in East Africa, highlighting the location of the Nariokotome archaeological site near Lake Turkana in the northwest part of Kenya. Neighboring countries Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Tanzania are labeled, with major lakes and the Indian Ocean shown. An inset globe in the lower left marks the region within Africa.
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Nariokotome: References & Edit History

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  • Henry McHenry
    Professor of anthropology, University of California, Davis.

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Modified link of Web site: PNAS - High-resolution tephrochronology resolves stratigraphic complexities in archaeologically significant Nariokotome tuffs, Turkana Basin. Sep 24, 2026
Add new Web site: PNAS - High-resolution tephrochronology resolves stratigraphic complexities in archaeologically significant Nariokotome tuffs, Turkana Basin. Jan 02, 2026
Locator map added. Sep 30, 2024
New article added. Jul 07, 2006
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