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About Somalia — Coastlines, Ancient Rock Art & Red Sea Heritage

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About Somalia

Somalia is a land of maritime heritage and historical crossroads. Stretching across the Horn of Africa, its 3,000 kilometres of coastline were once the cornerstone of ancient frankincense and spice trade.

Neolithic Caves & Historic Ports

At Laas Geel, remarkably preserved cave paintings date back over 5,000 years, portraying vivid cattle herds and ceremonial pastoralists. In Mogadishu, the historic Shangani quarter and Liido Beach showcase coastal architecture and thriving Indian Ocean fisheries.

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