Locals want Turkana Boy to come home to the cradle of humanity

A skeleton billed as being the oldest complete human remains ever found are at the heart of Kenya's latest tourism campaign. "Turkana Boy" is a symbol of the country's positioning as the cradle of humanity. But people living near the site where the archaeological treasure was found say that they feel sidelined.

Oct 2, 2024 - 18:00
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Locals want Turkana Boy to come home to the cradle of humanity
A skeleton billed as being the oldest complete human remains ever found are at the heart of Kenya's latest tourism campaign. "Turkana Boy" is a symbol of the country's positioning as the cradle of humanity. But people living near the site where the archaeological treasure was found say that they feel sidelined.