Ancient rock paintings in Somalia which date back to 5000 years have been found in the northern part of the country, depicting early life in the territory. The most famous of these is the Laas Geel complex, which contains some of the earliest known rock art on the African continent and features many elaborate pastoralist sketches of animal and human figures. In other places, such as the northern Dhambalin region, a depiction of a man on a horse is postulated as being one of the earliest known examples of a mounted huntsman. COUNT 5
QSN1 How long ago were rock paintings found in Somalia created? ANS1 5000 years QSN2 Where are the most notable rock paintings located? ANS2 the Laas Geel complex QSN3 Along with animals, what is depicted on the rock paintings of Laas Geel? ANS3 human figures QSN4 Where does a notable rock painting of a man on horseback exist? ANS4 the northern Dhambalin region QSN5 In what geographic part of Somalia are these rock paintings commonly found? ANS5 northern