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Salweyn, also known as Salwine, is a proto-Somali archaeological site located in the Sanaag region of Somaliland.
Salweyn | |
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Archaeological site | |
.svg)  Salweyn | |
| Coordinates: 10°54′55″N 46°55′50″E | |
| Country |  Somaliland |
| Region | Sanaag |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Salweyn is situated to the east of the old coastal town of Heis.[1] A small eponymous creek is located in the area.[2]
The site contains a very large field of cairns, which stretches for a distance of around 8 km.[1] An excavation of one of these tumuli by Georges Révoil in 1881 uncovered a tomb, beside which were artefacts pointing to an ancient, advanced civilization. The interred objects included pottery sherds from Samos, some well-crafted enamels, and a mask of Ancient Greek design.[2]
Additionally, close to the cairns are a number of rows of standing stones. These menhirs are similar to those at Heis and Botiala.[3]
Along with Macajilayn, Salweyn is also the only local site where specialized ancient disc-like monuments have been found.[1]
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