Salweyn
| Salweyn | |
|---|---|
| Archaeological site | |
| Country |  Somalia |
| Region | Sanaag |
| Time zone | EAT (UTC+3) |
Salweyn, also known as Salwine, is an archaeological site in the northern Sanaag province of Somalia.
Overview
Salweyn is situated to the east of the old coastal town of Heis.[1] A small eponymous creek is located in the area.[2]
The site contains a very large field of cairns, which stretches for a distance of around 8 km.[1] An excavation of one of these tumuli by Georges Révoil in 1881 uncovered a tomb, beside which were artefacts pointing to an ancient, advanced civilization. The interred objects included pottery sherds from Samos, some well-crafted enamels, and a mask of Ancient Greek design.[2]
Additionally, close to the cairns are a number of rows of standing stones. These menhirs are similar to those at Botiala in the Bari province.[3]
Along with Macajilayn, Salweyn is also the only local site where specialized ancient disc monuments have been found.[1]
