National Museum of Somalia

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The National Museum of Somalia (Matxafka Qaranka Soomaaliya) is a national museum in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. It was originally established in 1933 by the colonial authorities of Italian Somaliland. After the building was destroyed and the museum's collections were largely lost during the Somali Civil War, it officially reopened in July 2020 after a comprehensive rebuilding and restoration effort. The museum is housed in a four-story building and holds a number of important historical artifacts, including ancient coins, traditional artwork, weaponry, and pottery. Its reopening is considered a significant milestone in the revival of Somali cultural heritage after decades of conflict.

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