Archaeological sites in Somaliland

Zeila (, ), also known as Zaila or Zayla, is a historical port town in the western Awdal region of Somaliland.

Cave painting in Laas Geel

town in northern Sanaag, Somalia

Dhambalin ("half, vertically cut mountain") is an archaeological site in the central Sahil province of Somaliland. The sandstone rock shelter contains rock art depicting various animals such as horned cattle and goats, as well as giraffes, an animal no longer found in the country. The site also features the earliest known pictures of sheep in Somaliland. Discovered in autumn 2007, residents of Beenyo Dhaadheer reported the rock art to the Somali archaeologist Sada Mire, Director of the Department of Archaeology within the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of Somaliland.

Hingalol or Hingalool () is a district located in the Sanaag region of Puntland.

Bulhar (Bulahar, ) is a historic port town in the Sahil region of Somaliland with routes dating back to antiquity. The port was rejuvenated in the 19th century and was a rival to nearby Berbera.

Yubbe (also known as Yobe, Yube, Yubeh and Yubbe Tug) is a town in the Sanaag region in Somali. Both Puntland and Somaliland claim sovereignty over the area. In January 2023, it has been reported that Somaliland forces withdrew from the town. And according to reports in August 2025, the Puntland government has incorporated the Yube clan militia into its own forces as part of Operation Cal Madow.

Amud or Amoud (, ) is an ancient, ruined town in the Awdal region of Somaliland. Amud once served as one of the old capitals of the Adal Sultanate. Named after its patron Saint Amud it was a center of activity during the Golden Age of the Adal Kingdom. The archaeological site is situated above sea level, around 10 km southeast of the regional capital Borama. Archaeologist Jorge Rodriguez states that this town, similar to other ruins in the area, originates from the 15th century and is associated with the Adal Sultanate.

Dhaymoole is an archaeological site in the Sahil province of Somaliland. The site is a cave that contains a collection of ancient rock drawings depicting a variety of animals as well as some unidentified symbols. These drawings were created during the third millennium BC.

Gaanlibah or '''Ga'an Libah''' () English : The lion's paw ) is a mountain range, archaeological site, and national park located in the Maroodi Jeex region of Somaliland.

town in Awdal, Somaliland

human settlement in Somalia