Hannassa
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| Hannassa | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Hannassa is a historic town in southern Somalia.
History
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Built on a promontory, Hanassa contains ruins of houses with archways and courtyards. It also features sites with pillar tombs, including a rare octagonal tomb. Additionally, excavations here have retrieved sherds of celadon and undecorated pottery. Amongst the ruins is a small mosque, with a well-preserved mihrab overlooking the Indian Ocean.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Archaeological Remains on the Southern Somali Coast by Hilary Costa Sanseverino pg 159
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