Chasimba Cave
(KE)
0.003724,0.005221
0.003724,0.005221
Longueur 0m Profondeur 0m
⚠ Cette grotte est marquée comme sensible, les coordonnées ont été altérés pour ne pas révéler son emplacement exact
Description
Cave Surrounds
Subsidence farming is being carried out around the limestone outcrop. Due to the karstic nature of the limestone buttresses and pinnacles, little activity other than trapping and tree cutting is done by the local inhabitants. Due to the proximity of the outcrop to the main road, it has been the concern that the karst will one day be under threat from the road construction/quarrying groups that would see Chasimba as an easy mineable source of limestone.
Documents
Kilifi Caves (Panga Ya Saidi, Mawe Meru and Chasimba Caves) 22/03/2024- 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.
Cavités proche
Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
---|---|---|---|
0.7 | Cécile (Aven) | 326 | 73 |
0.7 | 9-2 bis delle Carsene | 0 | |
1029.1 | Ogba Ogbunike | 350 | |
1122.7 | Gaskin (Grotte de) | 450 | |
1123.5 | Monte Camerun 1 (Cueva) | 73 | 19 |
1270.4 | Ndemvoh (Grotte de) | ||
1294.3 | Mbilibekon (Grotte de) | 220 | |
3361.0 | Amabere Caves | 0 | 0 |
3865.8 | Kitum Cave [Grotte de Kitum] | 165 | 0 |
4043.6 | Amalou (Rhar) | 2000 | 68 |