Gaanlibah
Gaanlibah
Gacan Libaax Gan Libah[1] | |
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Archaeological site | |
 Gaanlibah mountain range | |
  Gaanlibah Location in the Horn of Africa | |
| Coordinates: 9°51′41″N 44°48′53″E / 9.8613886°N 44.8148563°ECoordinates: 9°51′41″N 44°48′53″E / 9.8613886°N 44.8148563°E | |
| Country |  Somaliland |
| Region | Maroodi Jeex |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Gaanlibah (Somali: Gacan Libaax) is an archaeological site and mountain range located in the Maroodi Jeex region of Somaliland.[2][3] Nearby are the Golis Mountains.[1] Its upper slopes are the source of the seasonal Togdheer river that flows through the city of Burao into the Nugaal Valley.[4]
Overview[]
Gaanlibah is 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.
- ^ "Ga'an Libah Reserve | Visit Horn of Africa". visithornafrica.com/. Retrieved 2021-01-31.
External links[]
Categories:
- Archaeological sites in Somaliland