Abasa, Somalia
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Abasa is an ancient city in the northwestern Awdal region of Somalia.
Overview
Abasa is situated to the north of Borama. A large town, it features numerous ruined structures stretching over a wide area. The buildings were built in a rectangular style, and the now ruined Abasa Mosque has large columns of two different types: cylindrical and cruciform. Pottery originating from the Middle East and China has also been found here.
See also
References
- Neville Chittick, An Archaeological Reconnaissance of the Horn: The British-Somali Expedition, (1975)
- Abasa
