Lomekwi
Lomekwi is the name of an archaeological site in Kenya where ancient stone tools have been discovered dating back approximately 3.3 million years ago making them the oldest tools ever found.
Lomekwi is near the west bank of Lake Turkana, which is pictured in green on this satellite image. | |
Approximate location of dig site Shown within Kenya | |
| Alternative name | LOM3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Turkana County, Kenya |
| Region | Rift Valley Province |
| Coordinates | 3°54′39″N 35°51′1″E |
| Type | Ancient campsite |
| History | |
| Periods | 3.3 million years ago |
| Cultures | Australopithecus or Kenyanthropus |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 2011–present |
| Archaeologists | Sonia Harmand, Stony Brook University, US |
| Public access | Limited |
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