Goan Bogame

Goan Bogame is an archaeological site in the eastern Sool region of Somaliland.

Goan Bogame
Archaeological site
Goan Bogame is located in Somaliland
Goan Bogame
Goan Bogame
Location in Somaliland
Coordinates: 08°28′40″N 47°23′38″E
Country Somaliland
RegionSool
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Overview

Goan Bogame is situated in the Las Anod District, near Gubyaley. It contains the ruins of a large ancient city with around two hundred buildings. The structures were built in an architectural style similar to that of the edifices in Mogadishu's old Hamar Weine and Shangani districts.[1][2]

See also

Notes

  1. Hodd, Michael (1994). East African Handbook. Trade & Travel Publications. p. 640. ISBN 0844289833.
  2. Ali, Ismail Mohamed (1970). Somalia Today: General Information. Ministry of Information and National Guidance, Somali Democratic Republic. p. 295.
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