Ras Bar Balla () is a historic town in the southern Lower Juba region of Somalia.
Overview An ancient area of occupation, Ras Bar Balla is situated on a small promontory. The settlement contains two tombs: one decorated with rectangular panels, the other plain in design. Today, it is mainly used as a resting place for Somali herders and their flock.Archaeological Remains on the Southern Somali Coast by Hilary Costa Sanseverino pg 162 It is believed to date back to the powerful Ajuran Empire.
See also Damo Essina Gondershe Hannassa Malao Mosylon Opone Ras Hafun Sarapion Somali maritime history
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