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under the udder, are also visually striking, with a wide thorax draped in a white tunic, out-
stretched filiform arms, a minuscule head and spindly lower limbs. They are sometimes
shown carrying a bow and accompanied by hunting dogs, which indicates that cattle her-
ders were also hunters.
There's a small
museum
at the entrance of the site, immediately below the main rock
shelters. It has panels in English.
There aren't any tourist facilities in the Las Geel area. Most travellers come on a day
trip from Hargeisa. Bring plenty of water as there's little shade. Allow at least two hours
at the site.
Getting There & Away
Las Geel is about 50km from Hargeisa, along the road to Berbera (the turn-off is at
Dhubato village and Las Geel is about 6km down the road).
There's no public transport to Las Geel. Most travellers visit the site on a half-day trip
from Hargeisa or en route to Berbera. Your best bet is to arrange such a trip through your
hotel. Hotels charge from US$80 to US$120 per vehicle (with driver), which usually in-
cludes the cost of the mandatory armed guard (it's wise to double check, though). If
you're travelling solo, try to share costs with other travellers. You'll also need a permit
(US$25) from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Tourism to present to the guard at
the entrance of the site.
LAS GEEL ETIQUETTE
»Don't touch the paintings, as they are very fragile.
»Don't use the flash of your camera.
»Don't get too close to the paintings; humidity contained in your breath may damage them.
Berbera
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