New ancient rock art found in Tanzania

The Amak'hee 4 rock art in the Swaga Swaga Game Reserve of Dodoma. PHOTO | COURTESY | JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY

Tanzania's prehistoric art heritage was recently enriched by the discovery of new rock art motifs. Named the Amak'hee 4 paintings, the newly discovered rock art is located in the Swaga Swaga Game Reserve of Dodoma, in central Tanzania.

They were first discovered in 2018 by a research group from the Jagiellonian College of Poland, who were excavating the rock shelter. It is only recently that the findings have publicly been announced.