Siyara

Siyara
Siyaara
Dilapitdated remains of Siyara's fort
Siyara
Location in Somaliland
Siyara
Siyara (Somaliland)
Coordinates: 10°36′10″N 45°16′31″E / 10.60278°N 45.27528°E / 10.60278; 45.27528
Country Somaliland
RegionSahil
DistrictBerbera District
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Siyara (Somali: Siyaara) was a historic coastal settlement and fort located in the Sahil region of Somaliland. It served as the first capital of the Adal Sultanate following the Muslim resurgence spearheaded by Sabr ad-Din II.

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