El Buur

El Buur () is a town located in the central Somalia state of Galmudug. It was formerly the capital of the Galgaduud region.
Overview.
El Buur is an old historical town which has been inhabited since at least the 13th century. It once served as a local commercial hub during the Ajuran Sultanate.
The area is particularly noted as a center for quarrying. Here, the meerschaum (sepiolite) used to make the Somali people's trademark dabqaad incense burner is mined. El Buur is also the place of origin for the local pipe-making industry.