Chasimba Cave

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• The proposed serial site of Kilifi Caves, including Panga ya Saidi, Mawe Meru, and Chasimba Caves in Kenya's Kilifi County, showcases rich archaeological deposits spanning from the Middle Stone Age to the Iron Age, offering insights into human evolution and cultural practices. With significant interchange of human values demonstrated through mortuary practices, it stands as a testament to the enduring cultural traditions of East Africa, meeting criteria (ii), (iii), and (iv) for outstanding universal value. The site's authenticity is preserved through cultural norms and its integration with the natural landscape, setting it apart as a unique and invaluable cultural and natural heritage site.

• L'un des intérêts réside dans sa fossilation au Pliocène par des épandages sableux et par les liens qu'on peut tenter d'établir entre le développement des réseaux souterrains, la tectonique et les formations quaternaires littorales.