Kal-Sheikh

Kal-Sheikh
Kal-Sheekh
Archaeological site
Country Somaliland
RegionSahil
DistrictSheikh
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Kal-Sheikh (Somali: Kal-Sheekh) is an archaeological site in the Sahil region of Somaliland.

Overview

Kal-Sheikh is situated in the Sheikh District. 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 Kal-Sheikh paintings are of uncertain origin, purpose and date.

The Kal-Sheikh city and district are inhabited by people from the Deerayahan and Reer Sahal sub-divisions of the Issa Musa sub-clan of the Habar Awal.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Hodd, Michael (1998-01-01). East Africa Handbook. Footprint Handbooks Limited. ISBN 9780844249780.
  2. ↑ Hodd, Michael (1994). East African Handbook. Trade & Travel Publications. p. 640. ISBN 0844289833.
  3. ↑ Ali, Ismail Mohamed (1970). Somalia Today: General Information. Ministry of Information and National Guidance, Somali Democratic Republic. p. 295.