Mudun

Mudun
Archaeological site
Country

 Somalia

Region Bari
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)

Mudun is an archaeological site in the northeastern Bari province of Somalia.

Overview

Mudun is situated in the Wadi valley of the Iskushuban District. The area features a number of ruins, which local tradition holds belong to an ancient, large town. Among the old structures are the remains of three huge mosques. These buildings are surrounded by around 2,000 tombs, which possess high towers and are dome-shaped.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Hodd, Michael (1994). East African Handbook. Trade & Travel Publications. p. 640. ISBN 0844289833.
  2. ↑ Ali, Ismail Mohamed (1970). Somalia Today: General Information. Ministry of Information and National Guidance, Somali Democratic Republic. p. 295.
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