Dhaymoole
Dhaymoole is an archaeological site in the Sahil province of Somaliland.[1] The walls of the cave are full of infilled and outlined white camels, unidentified quadrupeds and symbols. Most of the quadrupeds are schematic and depicted upright facing right. Dhaymoole, Somaliland.[2] Caves of Dhaymoole, believed to be about 3000 to 5000 years old.
| Dhaymoole | |
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 Painted rock art on a rock face. | |
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| Location | Dhaymoole mountain, Sahil, Somaliland |
| Coordinates | 10.1147808°N 45.039771°E |
| Discovery | 2013 |
| Access | Public |
The Dhaymoole cave depicts the place of sunset of sunrise, the Sun on two sides and the moon on the other side. It also depicts a camel, giraffe, elephant and wild animals, many of which have become extinct in the region. There are also incomprehensible letters and many circles drawn in a cave.
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References
- Mire, Sada (14 April 2015). "Mapping the Archaeology of Somaliland: Religion, Art, Script, Time, Urbanism, Trade and Empire". African Archaeological Review. 32 (1): 111–136. doi:10.1007/s10437-015-9184-9. ISSN 0263-0338.
- "digital photograph (colour) | British Museum". The British Museum. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
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