Munsa

Munsa is an archaeological site in , located in the south-eastern part of Bunyoro, and is commonly recognized by a rocky hill known by the locals as "Bikegete", which is enclosed within an earthworks system of ancient ditches.
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  • Type: Village
  • Description: archaeological site in Uganda located in the south-eastern part of Bunyoro
  • Also known as: Bikegete”, “Munsa (site)”, “Munsa archaeological site”, “Munsa cultural site”, and “Munsa heritage site

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kakumiro.

Town
is a town in the of . It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of , and the district headquarters are located there. is situated 3 km south of Munsa.

Munsa

Latitude
0.80929° or 0° 48′ 33″ north
Longitude
31.31702° or 31° 19′ 1″ east
Elevation
1,264 metres (4,147 feet)
Open location code
6GGHR858+PR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2229120038
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
228797
Wiki­data ID
Q25247812
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In Other Languages

“Munsa” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: مانسو (موقع أثري)
  • Arabic: مانسو

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Munsa Primary School and Semwama Hill Caves.

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