Engaruka
Engaruka is an abandoned system of ruins located in northwest Monduli District in central Arusha Region. The site is in geographical range of the Great Rift Valley of northern Tanzania. Situated in the Monduli District, it is famed for its irrigation and cultivation structures. It is considered one of the most important Iron Age archaeological sites in Tanzania. The site is located in the ward of Engaruka. The site is registered as one of the National Historic Sites of Tanzania.
Old Map of Engaruka Site | |
Site location in Tanzania | |
| Location | Monduli District, Arusha Region, Tanzania |
|---|---|
| Region | Eastern Africa |
| Coordinates | 2°58′58.80″S 35°57′0.00″E |
| Type | Settlement |
| Area | 20 km2 (215,278,208 sq ft) |
| History | |
| Cultures | Iraqw & Sonjo |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1913, 1935 & 2002 |
| Archaeologists | Hans Reck, Louis Leakey &Mary Leakey |
| Condition | On-going escavation |
| Ownership | Tanzanian Government |
| Management | Antiquities Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism |
| Public access | Yes |
| Official name | Engaruka Irrigation Furrows |
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