Zeila

Zeila is a historic city in the north-western reaches of Somalia, in the autonomous republic of Somaliland.

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Zeila was renowned for its ancient history and buildings, as it was a large city of the Adal Sultanate. The city did not escape the Civil War of the 1990s, and many of the monuments are badly damaged. Despite this, the government of Somaliland has been attempting to revive the tourism sector and promote visits to this forgotten place.

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The ancient Zeila Mosque, damaged by the Civil War but still standing.
A historic building in Zeila.
  • 11.35388943.4738891 Masjid al-Qiblatayn. Nestled in the heart of Zeila, roughly central, this is one of the oldest mosques in Somalia, and contains the tomb of Sheikh Babu Dena. Although mostly in ruins, it is still an amazing monument. Masjid al-Qiblatayn (Somalia) on Wikipedia Masjid al-Qiblatayn (Q17009591) on Wikidata (updated Jun 2019)

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  • Djibouti - the border crossing is only a few kilometres away.


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