Hannassa is a proto-Somali historic town in southern Somalia.

Built on a promontory, Hanassa contains ruins of houses with archways and courtyards.

Additionally, excavations here have retrieved sherds of celadon and undecorated pottery.

Amongst the ruins is a small mosque, with a well-preserved mihrab overlooking the Indian Ocean.

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