Rock Art Recording and Documentation in Ikungi, Singida (Tanzania)

A groundbreaking discovery of cupule and gong rock engravings, previously undocumented in the Singida region of Tanzania, sheds new light on the diversity of rock art in East Africa. Unlike earlier studies that focused solely on northern Tanzania and central regions without incorporating local perspectives, this research systematically documented ten sites through reconnaissance surveys and ethnographic inquiries, revealing previously unknown features and their cultural significance to surrounding communities. This is the first study to report such engravings in the vicinity of the UNESCO-listed Kondoa Rock-Art Sites, expanding our understanding of rock art distribution and interpretation in the region.

Itambu, M. P. (2022). Rock Art Recording and Documentation in Ikungi, Singida (Tanzania). Tanzania Zamani: A Journal of Historical Research and Writing, 14(1), 181–216. https://doi.org/10.56279/tza20211416