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Acheulean Hand Axe — Lake Victoria Shore
Bifacially worked quartzite hand axe recovered from exposed lake shore deposits.
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Over 100,000 objects spanning prehistoric fossils, royal regalia, natural specimens, and colonial-era photographic archives — Uganda’s heritage, preserved for all generations.
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Acheulean Hand Axe — Lake Victoria Shore
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Pre-History
Acheulean Hand Axe — Lake Victoria Shore
Archaeology & Palaeontology
4,200 objects
Pre-History
Archaeological & Palaeontology Collection
Spanning millions of years of East African prehistory, this collection holds fossil remains, stone tools, pottery fragments, and…
Archaeology & Palaeontology
4,200 objects
Pre-History
Archaeological Collection
Fossils and stone tools from Uganda
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Buganda Royal Drum — Engalabi
Ceremonial long drum used in Buganda royal court proceedings.
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Pre-Colonial
Buganda Royal Drum — Engalabi
Artefacts
Pre-Colonial
Buganda Royal Drum — Engalabi
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8,700 objects
Pre-Colonial
Ethnology & Cultural Heritage Collection
A vibrant documentation of Uganda's diverse cultures — from royal regalia to musical instruments and everyday objects.