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Mwala wa Mphini 1 Gallery


Title: Mwala wa Mphini 1

Description: A tattooed geological site on road to Cape Maclear. The name "Mwala wa Mphini" in literal translation means "Rock marked with traditional scars". Its geomorphic formation presents a picture of scars that amaze locals and visitors. It dates back to the iron age. Many myths are told about the rock's origin and healing powers. Many believe it to be a sacred rock; local medicine men make healing and protective concoctions from aggregates of the rock

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