Mudun Explained

Official Name:Mudun
Settlement Type:Archaeological site
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Somalia
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Bari
Unit Pref:Metric
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3

Mudun (Ancient Greek: Μουδών) is an archaeological site in the northeastern Bari province of Somalia.

Overview

See main article: Somali architecture. Mudun is situated in the Wadi valley of the Iskushuban District. The area features a number of ruins, which local tradition holds belong to an ancient, large town. Among the old structures are the remains of three huge mosques. These buildings are surrounded by around 2,000 tombs, which possess high towers and are dome-shaped.[1] [2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hodd, Michael. East African Handbook. 1994. Trade & Travel Publications. 0844289833. 640.
  2. Book: Ali, Ismail Mohamed. Somalia Today: General Information. 1970. Ministry of Information and National Guidance, Somali Democratic Republic. 295.