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Somalia

Laako

Modern town in eastern Somaliland

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

About

Laako is a modern town situated in the eastern Sanaag region of Somaliland, positioned strategically between the towns of Badhan and El Ayo. The town is part of the contemporary period, reflecting the current socio-political and cultural landscape of Somaliland. Although there is no explicit mention of archaeological features or historical periods prior to the contemporary period, the town's location within a historically significant region suggests potential for further archaeological exploration. The site does not currently provide evidence of ancient habitation structures or features from earlier archaeological periods. Nonetheless, Laako holds importance as a point of interest within the broader context of Somali history and its evolving settlements.

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Details

Country
Somalia
Source
Wikipedia