In ancient Somalia, pyramidical structures known in Somali as taalo were a popular burial style, with hundreds of these dry stone monuments scattered around the country today. Houses were built of dressed stone similar to the ones in Ancient Egypt. There are also examples of courtyards and large stone walls enclosing settlements, such as the Wargaade Wall. COUNT 5
QSN1 What do Somalis call their ancient pyramids? ANS1 taalo QSN2 What were taalo used for? ANS2 burial QSN3 What were ancient Somali houses made out of? ANS3 dressed stone QSN4 Ancient Somali houses were similar to houses in what country? ANS4 Egypt QSN5 What is a notable stone wall built in ancient Somalia? ANS5 the Wargaade Wall