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Ras Bar Balla

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Ras Bar Balla
Town
Country Somalia
RegionLower Juba
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Ras Bar Balla is an historic town in the southern Lower Juba region of Somalia.

Overview

An ancient area of occupation, Ras Bar Balla is situated on a small promontory. The settlement contains two tombs: one decorated with rectangular panels, the other plain in design. Today, it is mainly used as a resting place for Somali herders and their flock.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ Archaeological Remains on the Southern Somali Coast by Hilary Costa Sanseverino pg 162