Ras Bar Balla(Somali: Raas Bar Balla) is a historic town in the southern Lower Juba region of Somalia.

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Ras Bar Balla
Town
Ras Bar Balla Location in Somalia
Coordinates: 1.4628007°S 41.6970316°E / -1.4628007; 41.6970316
Country	Somalia
Region	Lower Juba
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)

Overview

An ancient area of occupation, Ras Bar Balla is situated on a small promontory. The settlement contains two tombs: one decorated with rectangular panels, the other plain in design. Today, it is mainly used as a resting place for Somali herders and their flock.[1] It is believed to date back to the powerful Ajuran Empire.

See also

• Damo
• Essina
• Gondershe
• Hannassa
• Malao
• Mosylon
• Opone
• Ras Hafun
• Sarapion
• Somali maritime history

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