Ngorongoro Crater is perfect destination for travelers with a keen interest in archaeology, Ngorongoro Conservation Area’s Olduvai Gorge holds some of the most comprehensive history of any place on Earth. Fossils have been discovered in Olduvai’s Volcanic rock that dates back to about 3.6 million years ago, which have been instrumental in understanding human evolution. These hominid fossils are believed to be the earliest known evidence of the human species. Replicas of some of the fossils discovered in the area can be found in the Olduvai Museum, as well as the Laetoli footprints (the oldest footmarks ever found). Actual fossils of some of the extinct animals that used to live in the area can also be seen at the Olduvai Museum.