Preliminary report of a study of prehistoric cultures of the Serengeti National Park

During a six-week period in July and August of 1977, Iowa State University, represented by the author, and the Department of Antiquities (Ministry of National Culture and Youth), represented by Mr. John Kang'wezi, conducted an initial archaeological exploration of the Serengeti National Park. The work was authorized by a Research Clearance from the Tanzania National Scientific Research Council (ref. no. NSR/CONF/RC of 5th July, 1977) and an Excavation License from the Antiquities Department (ref. no. UTV/ DMK/4021/11/199, dated 9th July, 1977). The following report is a preliminary summary of the results of the research so authorized.