Ras Bar Balla
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Ras Bar Balla ({{langx|so|Raas Bar Balla}}) is a historic town in the southern Lower Juba region of Somalia.
Overview
An ancient area of occupation, Ras Bar Balla is situated on a small promontory. The settlement contains two tombs: one decorated with rectangular panels, the other plain in design. Today, it is mainly used as a resting place for Somali herders and their flock.Archaeological Remains on the Southern Somali Coast by Hilary Costa Sanseverino pg 162 It is believed to date back to the powerful Ajuran Empire.
See also
References
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Category:Archaeological sites in Somalia
Category:Former populated places in Somalia
Category:Archaeological sites of Eastern Africa
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