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Las Geel Ancient Rock Art Attracting Global Tourists

Las Geel Ancient Rock Art Attracting Global Tourists

Las Geel, an archaeological site, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Somaliland Republic in the Horn of Africa. The site consists of a series of rock shelters and caves that contain some of the oldest and most well-preserved rock art in Africa. The paintings, which date back to between 3,500 and 2,500 BC, depict cattle, humans, and other animals. The cattle are often shown wearing decorative robes and neck ornaments, suggesting that they were important to the people who created the paintings Continue reading “Las Geel Ancient Rock Art Attracting Global Tourists”

Laas Geel in Somaliland

Famous for their rock art, the 20 caves are located in a rural area on the outskirts of Hargeisa. They contain some of the earliest known cave paintings in the Horn of Africa. Laas Gaal’s rock art is estimated to date back to somewhere between 9,000–3,000 BCE Continue reading “Laas Geel in Somaliland”