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The Kome Cave
Dwellings were built and protected by Chief Teleka of The Basia (cat) Clan in the early 19th century. The main purpose for the cave dwellings was to serve as a hideout from adversaries during the drought in the late 18th century. The name of Ha Kome comes from the Kome family in the
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The Kome Cave
Dwellings are located in the Berea District about a half an hours drive from
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