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
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.
Archaeological Features
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
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Details
- Country
- Somalia
- Source
- Wikipedia
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