Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Buur Heybe, situated in southern Somalia, is a significant archaeological site characterized by its large granitic inselberg and numerous rock shelter sites, including Gogoshiis Qabe and Guli Waabayo. The site offers a rich archaeological record spanning from the Upper Paleolithic to the Neolithic, with evidence of continuous occupation over 30,000 years. Notably, the site contains distinct lithic industries, such as the Eibian and Bardaale, reflecting technological transitions in response to climatic changes. Buur Heybe also holds some of the earliest evidence of mortuary practices in the Horn of Africa, with human burials accompanied by grave goods. The site's diverse findings provide critical insights into prehistoric human adaptation and cultural evolution in eastern Africa.
Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Environmental and Natural Features
Historical Timeline
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- Somalia
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