Ras Bar Balla
Ras Bar Balla is an historic town in the southern Lower Juba region of Somalia.
Ras Bar Balla | |
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| Region | Lower Juba |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
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] It's believed to date back to the powerful Ajuran Empire.
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See also
References
- Archaeological Remains on the Southern Somali Coast by Hilary Costa Sanseverino pg 162
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