Asa Koma

Asa Koma is a Bronze Age archaeological site near Lake Abbe in the Dikhil Region that rises noticeably above the surrounding plain. It contains graves, pottery fragments, and stone tools scattered across its elevated terrain.

The site dates from the second millennium BC and documents early human settlement in the Horn of Africa. Excavations beginning in the 1980s have uncovered evidence of fishing, herding, and sophisticated tool-making from that remote time.

The decorated pottery here shows geometric patterns that match those found in ancient Southern Arabian settlements, revealing connections between distant communities. These designs suggest that people shared ideas and craft knowledge across the region.

The site is dry and exposed, so water and sun protection are essential, especially during the hottest hours of the day. Allow time to walk the area, as archaeological remains are scattered across the terrain.

Bones of long-horned cattle without humps were discovered here, dating back more than 3,500 years and showing early animal domestication in the region. This type of cattle differs from modern breeds and reveals how ancient communities managed their herds.