Somali Archeologist
Forum
A scholarly platform uniting Somali archaeologists, researchers, and heritage professionals to preserve, document, and study Somalia's ancient archaeological heritage.
Registered Archeologists
Browse profiles of Somali archaeological scholars and researchers worldwide.
Somali Archeologist
Summit
The annual SoAS Summit brings together researchers, heritage professionals, and policymakers for presentations, workshops, and coordinated preservation efforts across the Horn of Africa.
Heritage Under Threat: Advocacy, Mapping & Climate Response
Somali Archaeological Site Mapping (SASM)
Iconic Artifacts & Sites
Somalia's most significant archaeological discoveries, spanning thousands of years of human history.
Laas Geel Cave Paintings
Among Africa's best-preserved Neolithic rock art complexes, featuring vivid polychrome paintings of cattle, humans, and ceremonial scenes.
Dhambalin Rock Art
Unique prehistoric paintings depicting domesticated animals and boats, providing evidence of ancient maritime culture along the Somali coast.
Ruins of Baraawe
A historic port city with Swahili-influenced architecture, mosques, and trade artifacts reflecting centuries of Indian Ocean commerce.
Wargaade Wall Inscriptions
Ancient stone inscriptions and rock shelters with geometric patterns and early script forms suggesting proto-literate Cushitic societies.
Saylac (Zeila) Ruins
One of the oldest Islamic port cities in Africa. Key trading hub connected to Arabia, Persia, and the broader Horn of Africa region.
Aw Barkhadle Tombs
Megalithic cairns and tombs associated with the spread of Islam in the Horn of Africa, featuring red stone constructions and stelae.
Ongoing Projects
Active research initiatives and field projects across the Horn of Africa.
Somali Archaeological Site Mapping (SASM)
Comprehensive field survey and digital documentation project creating a national heritage database for Puntland's archaeological sites.
Rock Art Conservation Initiative
Documenting and preserving prehistoric cave paintings and rock art sites threatened by environmental degradation and human activity.
Coastal Heritage Survey
Maritime archaeology project examining ancient port cities and Swahili coast trade routes along the Somali coastline.
Digital Heritage Archive
Building a comprehensive open-access digital repository of archaeological data, 3D scans, and research publications.
Research & Publications
Peer-reviewed papers, field reports, and scholarly articles from the forum community.