Booco Explained

Official Name:Booco
Settlement Type:Archaeological site
Pushpin Map:Somalia
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Somalia.
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Somalia
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Bari
Unit Pref:Metric
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3
Coordinates:11.9333°N 50.9°W

Booco is an archaeological site in the northeastern Bari province of Somalia.

Overview

See main article: Somali architecture. Booco is situated in the Aluula District, near Aluula.[1] The site has a number of ancient structures. Two of these are enclosed platform monuments set together, which are surrounded by small stone circles. The circles of stone are believed to mark associated graves.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Adam, H.M. . Geshekter . C.L. . Somali Studies International Association . The Proceedings of the First International Congress of Somali Studies . Scholars Press . Occasional papers and proceedings . 1992 . 978-0-89130-658-0 . 2024-08-19 .