Port Dunford, Archaeological site near Burgabo in Somalia
The excavation site contains remains of square buildings with dome-shaped vaults near the mouth of the Burgabo River along the southern Somali coast.
In 1913, excavations at Port Dunford uncovered a collection of coins from the 3rd century BCE to 4th century CE, indicating extensive trade connections.
The archaeological remains include pillar tombs that demonstrate architectural techniques and burial customs of ancient coastal communities in eastern Africa.
The site connects to Kamboni town through a 55-kilometer dirt road, while northern access requires navigation through minimal pathways.
Port Dunford corresponds to the ancient emporium of Nikon, mentioned in the first-century maritime guide Periplus of the Erythraean Sea.
GPS coordinates: -1.21750,41.83778
Latest update: March 15, 2025 11:18
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