Macajilayn
| Macajilayn | |
|---|---|
| Archaeological site | |
| Country |
 Somalia |
| Region | Sanaag |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Macajilayn, also spelled Mecajilayn, is an archaeological site in the northern Sanaag province of Somalia.
Overview
Macajilayn is situated to the east of the old coastal town of Heis.[1]
The site contains a number of cairns, from which excavations have yielded Roman and Nubian imports. Based on these finds, the structures have been estimated to date between the 1st and 4th centuries CE.[1]
Additionally, along with Salweyn, Macajilayn is the only local site where specialized ancient disc monuments have been found.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Somali Studies International Association, Hussein Mohamed Adam, Charles Lee Geshekter (ed.) (1992). The Proceedings of the First International Congress of Somali Studies. Scholars Press. pp. 39–40. ISBN 0891306587. Retrieved 13 October 2014.
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