Laas Geel

The complex contains twenty granite rock shelters adorned with over 350 painted panels featuring human figures and diverse animal representations in multiple colors.

French archaeologists discovered these cave paintings in 2002, with scientific analysis dating the artworks between 5,000 and 11,000 years old.

The paintings depict cattle wearing ceremonial robes alongside human figures with raised hands, suggesting ancient worship practices and livestock domestication traditions.

Visitors must arrange transportation from Hargeisa through local hotels, which help secure necessary permits and armed escorts for the 55-kilometer journey.

The granite overhangs protected these Neolithic paintings for millennia, maintaining their original colors and clear outlines despite regional conflicts.

Location: Hargeysa هرجيسا

Address: QCJV+F99, Hargeisa, Somalia Hargeisa

Phone: +2524563206

GPS coordinates: 9.78093,44.44351

Latest update: March 16, 2025 20:47