Karinhegane, Archaeological site in Sanaag Region, Somalia.
Karinhegane is an archaeological site in the Sanaag Region featuring cave paintings that depict real and mythical animals. The artworks are distributed across natural rock formations and accompanied by written marks.
The site was used by early inhabitants who documented their hunting and daily life on the rocks. The written inscriptions suggest a long history of settlement and artistic activity in this area.
The rock art displays animals and people rendered in ways connected to local artistic traditions of the region. These works reflect how early inhabitants saw their world and their relationship with the animals around them.
The site is located in eastern Somalia and is accessible from the towns of Las Khorey and El Ayo. Visitors should prepare for limited paths and local guidance is recommended to fully understand the artworks and their significance.
Each animal depiction carries written marks placed beneath the image, possibly representing names or descriptions. This combination of image and text makes the site a rare record of early written and artistic skills.
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