Gaanlibah
Gaanlibah
Gacan Libaax Gan Libah[1] | |
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Archaeological site | |
.svg)  Gaanlibah Location in the Horn of Africa  Gaanlibah Gaanlibah (Africa) | |
| Coordinates: 9°51′41″N 44°48′53″E / 9.8613886°N 44.8148563°E | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| Region | Woqooyi Galbeed |
| District | Hargeisa |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Gaanlibah (Somali: Gacan Libax) is an archaeological site in the northwestern Woqooyi Galbeed region of [[Somalia] in the Horn of Africa.[2][3] Nearby are the Golis Mountains.[1]
Overview
Gaanlibah is situated in the Hargeisa District, not far from Laas Geel and around 100 km (62 mi) east of the provincial capital Hargeisa. The site features a number of caves adorned with rock art of animals and other figures. As no major archaeological excavation has been conducted here, the Gaanlibah paintings are of uncertain origin, purpose and date.[2][3]
References
- ^ a b Pease, A. E. (1913). "IV: Of dangerous game". The Book of the Lion. London: John Murray. pp. 46−68.
- ^ a b Hodd, Michael (1994). East African Handbook. Trade & Travel Publications. p. 640. ISBN 0844289833.
- ^ a b Ali, Ismail Mohamed (1970). Somalia Today: General Information. Ministry of Information and National Guidance, Somali Democratic Republic. p. 295.