Potsherds Coated with Lime Mortar Along the East African Coast: Their Origin and Significance

What is it about?

The article tells about the lime mortar coated potsherds of the Swahili coast. It explains their origin and significance as well as their uses overtime. These lime mortar coated potsherd could have been used to store fresh water and transport lime during the construction activities. Also, the lime seem to have been used to repair the pot and hence avoid liquid leakages.

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Why is it important?

The paper is important because it tells how our grandfathers were innovative especially in keeping fresh water where it seemed scarce.