Karinhegane is an archaeological site in the eastern Sanaag region of Puntland. It contains some unique polychrome rock art.
Karinhegane | |
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Archaeological site | |
  Karinhegane Location in Somaliland | |
| Coordinates: 11°11′N 48°13′E / 11.183°N 48.217°E | |
| Country |  Somaliland |
| Region | Sanaag |
| Time zone | UTC 3 (EAT) |
Karinhegane is situated between the towns of Las Khorey and El Ayo. It is the site of numerous cave paintings of real and mythical animals. Each painting has an inscription below it, which collectively have been estimated to be around 2,500 years old.[1][2]
Karinhegane's rock art is in the same distinctive Somali style as the Laas Geel and Dhambalin cave paintings.[3][4] Located nearby, around 25 miles from Las Khorey, is Gelweita, another key rock art site.[2]
See also
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edit- ^ Hodd, Michael (1994). East African Handbook. Trade & Travel Publications. p. 640. ISBN 0844289833.
- ^ a b Ali, Ismail Mohamed (1970). Somalia Today: General Information. Ministry of Information and National Guidance, Somali Democratic republic. p. 295.
- ^ Istituto universitario orientale (Naples, Italy) (1992). Annali: Supplemento, Issues 70-73. Istituto orientale di Napoli. p. 57.
- ^ "Rock Art Sites of Somaliland". CyArk. Archived from the original on 29 March 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
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