Les Tumulus (Awellos)
Les Tumulus is part of the Tentative list of Djibouti in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
The tumuli (or ‘Awellos’ in the local language) are ancient funeral complexes which date back to approximately 3,000 BC. Important persons were buried in an imposing tumulus adorned with precious goods. The tumuli were made of volcanic rocks and are 30m in diameter. Large numbers of them remain.
Map of Les Tumulus (Awellos)
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site History
2015 Added to Tentative List
Site Links
Unesco Website: Les Tumulus