Kal-Sheikh Explained

Official Name:Kal-Sheikh
Native Name:Kal-Sheekh
Settlement Type:Archaeological site
Pushpin Map:Somaliland
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Somaliland.
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Sahil
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Sheikh
Unit Pref:Metric
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3

Kal-Sheikh is an archaeological site in the Sahil region of Somaliland.

Overview

Kal-Sheikh is situated in the Sheikh District. The site features a number of caves adorned with rock art of animals[1] and other figures. As no major archaeological excavation has been conducted here, the Kal-Sheikh paintings are of uncertain origin, purpose and date.[2] [3]

The Kal-Sheikh city and district are inhabited by people from the Deerayahan and Reer Sahal sub-divisions of the Issa Musa sub-clan of the Habar Awal.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hodd, Michael. East Africa Handbook. 1998-01-01. Footprint Handbooks Limited. 9780844249780. en.
  2. Book: Hodd, Michael. East African Handbook. 1994. Trade & Travel Publications. 0844289833. 640.
  3. Book: Ali, Ismail Mohamed. Somalia Today: General Information. 1970. Ministry of Information and National Guidance, Somali Democratic Republic. 295.