Ras Bar Balla(Somali: Raas Bar Balla) is a historic town in the southern Lower Juba region of Somalia.

Ras Bar Balla
Town
Ras Bar Balla is located in Somalia
Ras Bar Balla
Ras Bar Balla
Location in Somalia
Coordinates: 1°27′46″S 41°41′49″E / 1.4628007°S 41.6970316°E / -1.4628007; 41.6970316
Country Somalia
RegionLower Juba
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

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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.[1] It is believed to date back to the powerful Ajuran Empire.

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References edit

  1. ^ Archaeological Remains on the Southern Somali Coast by Hilary Costa Sanseverino pg 162