Definition: The archaeological site of Engaruka dates to the late Iron Age (15th to 16th centuries AD), and is located in the Rift Valley of Tanzania. The site was excavated by Hans Reck in the early 20th century, and includes seven large villages with a complex stone-block irrigation canal and intricate agricultural system. More recent excavations have been conducted by Ari Siiriäinen of the University of Helsinki and the Academy of Finland, as part of the Cultural Ecology of the East African Savannah Project.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
