Cave Art Of Laas Geel

Cave Art of Laas Geel is undoubtedly the country's most well-known attraction. The cave formations of Laas Geel, are located on the outskirts of Hargeisa, Somaliland, in the Maroodi Jeex area of the nation. They have some of the earliest known cave paintings in the Horn of Africa showing tamed African aurochs. The cave paintings at Laas Geel are regarded to be among Africa's most colorful rock art. The rock art in Laas Geel is said to have been created approximately 18,000 BC or 20,000 years ago. Historians believe that these incredible paintings date back to 9000 BC.

This iconic landmark in Somalia is not to be missed by tourists who enjoy experiencing primitive art and culture. A French archaeological team uncovered these ancient murals in a cave complex in Hargeisa in 2002. These Neolithic paintings, which are supposed to have existed many years ago and are highly preserved, feature oxen in ceremonial costumes, as well as indigenous humans, dogs, antelopes, and giraffes. Since its discovery, the Cave Art of Laas Geel has become a prominent tourist attraction and is regarded as a valuable artifact of a little-known early culture.

Location: Hargeisa, Somalia