The Dorothy Garrod Site: a new Middle Stone Age locality in Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Abstract Olduvai Gorge (Tanzania) is a key site for the study of human evolution as well origin modern humans and Middle Stone Age (MSA). In this study, we present new MSA location named Dorothy Garrod Site (DGS), found in main branch Gorge. The has only one archaeological level, located stratigraphically Upper Ndutu. Although it not yet been possible to radiometrically date it, yielded numerous remains with functional association between faunal lithic industry. fauna identified includes Alcelaphini, Hippotragini, Equidae, some which percussion marks evidence burning. industry involved knapping using discoid methods. retouched blanks are denticulates flakes with, up now, total absence points. DGS therefore that will aid our understanding occupations northern Tanzania period there dearth properly contextualised evidence.