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Olduvai Gorge
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| The Olduvai Gorge or Oldupai Gorge is commonly referred to as "The Cradle of Mankind." It is a steep-sided ravine in the Great Rift Valley, which stretches along eastern Africa. Olduvai is in the eastern Serengeti Plains in northern Tanzania and is about 30 miles long. The gorge is named after the Maasai word for the wild sisal plant Sansevieria ehrenbergii, commonly called Oldupaai. |
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Learn the most important facts on the Olduvai Gorge. |
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Enjoy reading about the historical and the cultural significance of the Olduvai Gorge. |
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Find information on the geology and the paleontology of the Olduvai Gorge. |
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