On our visit to Macalder to visit Samuel we were taken to
Thimlich Ohinga to see this phenomenal place.
(If you click on each picture you will be able to see it enlarged)
This sign tells of the wall and how it was built in the 15th Century.
It appears to be built by Bantu speaking people before the Luos.
The wall is 1 to 2.5 meters high and is made of dry laid stone.
The stones are natural and dressed stone.
This is the gate of the western side of the enclosure.
We had to stoop to enter and it was done this
height so when unknown persons would come they ha to stoop
to enter and they would be clunked on the head as it protruded
out the other side and then when they woke up they were
interrogated concerning their intentions!
Brother Benard, Brother Samuel and Elder Moon just inside
the compound.
These raised stones (with the steps) is the guard stand.
The main gate is to the left of this.
The guard could watch over the wall to see the outside activities.
Inside this compound there are five small stone walled circles
most likely used for animals and their safety.
This monkey as waling along the top of one of the
walled kraals.
Another BLACK FACED VERVET MONKEY
with a close up of the stone wall.
This is a pretty and well kept area.
This compound was occupied from the
Fifteenth Century until about 1980 when it was made
a Government run State Park.
This is who is a mother to Charles who
Fifteenth Century until about 1980 when it was made
a Government run State Park.
This is who is a mother to Charles who
is a member of the Kisumu Branch and
she was born in Thimlich Ohinga and now
lives with her family a few kilometers west of
Thimlich Ohinga.
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