The Guardafui Channel is an oceanic strait off the tip of the Horn of Africa that lies between the Puntland region of Somalia and the Socotra governorate of Yemen to the west of the Arabian Sea. It co
The Guardafui Channel, between the Puntland region of Somalia and Socotra Archipelago of Yemen.
Alula, also spelled Aluula, is an ancient coastal town situated in the Ras Aseir region of the autonomous state of Puntland in northeastern Somalia. It lies on the coast of the Guardafui Channel about
An ancient enclosed platform in the town of Caluula, photographed in 1975 by Neville Chittick. Neville Chittick sitting in the background overlooking the ruins.
Plan of an ancient platform monument in Caluula, documented during the 1975–1976 archaeological survey led by Neville Chittick.
Plan of a platform in the town of Caluula, Puntland, Somalia. Recorded by Neville Chittick during the 1975–1976 archaeological survey.
Aerial view of Alula town.