The Spanish Archaeological Mission in Somaliland I. IntroductionHistorically, the archaeology of the Somali region has faced two main challenges that have hindered its development, in contrast with the Ethiopian Highlands where archaeology was already
An Ancient Cultural Crossroads A review of the literature on Somali archaeology can be found elsewhere (e.g., Mire 2007a, 2008, 2011). The importance of this region is largely due to its location at the
Enter and exit: everyday state practices at Somaliland’s Hargeisa Egal International Airport. INTRODUCTIONI woke with a grunt when the wheels touched the runway. ‘So this is Somaliland and this is the airport that I
Somaliland A Land of Prehistoric Wonders SOMALILAND IS A LAND OF GREAT historical interest, with coastal trade links to ancient Egypt and to the other classical civilizations, an interior scattered with intriguing rock art