Why have they not renovated this

[Barkhadle1520]

Its actually crazy how many tourists go to that lighthouse, its the city's landmark and yet the government is letting is literally crumble, this could have a huge potential

Anyone know if they have any projects of renovating the place ? This is a terrible image cause the lighthouse now looks more dirty with trash everywhere and most of it collapsed

 

[Idilinaa]

What’s particularly interesting something I only learned recently is that the lighthouse’s architecture was actually modeled after Sultan Osman’s castle in Bosaso. It’s a fascinating detail that ties it directly to local heritage.

It really is unfortunate that it hasn’t been renovated yet, along with its surroundings. Honestly, I’m not sure why that hasn’t happened.

 

[Sigmundd]

We should restrict tourism until Somalia is fully ready to open for people.

 

[Barkhadle1520]

We should restrict tourism until Somalia is fully ready to open for people.

Realistically even if we wanted to not a lot of tourists would come for the whole century lmao

Just thought this would be nice for other Somalis who visit the region

 

[Barkhadle1520]

What’s particularly interesting something I only learned recently is that the lighthouse’s architecture was actually modeled after Sultan Osman’s castle in Bosaso. It’s a fascinating detail that ties it directly to local heritage.
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It really is unfortunate that it hasn’t been renovated yet, along with its surroundings. Honestly, I’m not sure why that hasn’t happened.

Is there a source for this ?

 

[Idilinaa]

Is there a source for this ?

I'll look for it for you, as i learned from a post on twitter. It was thread on how they used local elements in their architecture. They admired the castle ,fort motifs found across Somalia and emulated the design it's homage.

 

[Nur_]

Because there is very little central planning. From what I can see, most of the country building is privately funded. People build their own establishments, stores and houses. The government itself doesn't do much.


I want to see cities rebuilt with grander versions of our old architecture. Even italian colonialists, hailing from a country known for its architecture here in Europe, thought ours was beautiful.

 

[Guure⁸]

What’s particularly interesting something I only learned recently is that the lighthouse’s architecture was actually modeled after Sultan Osman’s castle in Bosaso. It’s a fascinating detail that ties it directly to local heritage.
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It really is unfortunate that it hasn’t been renovated yet, along with its surroundings. Honestly, I’m not sure why that hasn’t happened.

I live in bosaso and these don't exist anymore sadly

 

[Barkhadle1520]

Because there is very little central planning. From what I can see, most of the country building is privately funded. People build their own establishments, stores and houses. The government itself doesn't do much.


I want to see cities rebuilt with grander versions of our old architecture. Even italian colonialists, hailing from a country known for its architecture here in Europe, thought ours was beautiful.

To be honest they've renovated tons of things around xamar, all the main monuments have been renovated

They also rebuilt others like Hawo tako monument, if they did all of this what prevents them from fixing the lighthouse ? 90% of the tourists that go xamar visit that lighthouse and take pictures on the nasty beach, not these monuments

If they wanna show a new image to the world this is essential

Ethiopia and Brazil understood this by making the roads that Tourists were most likely to use super clean and beautiful, abiy built a whole empty museum on the airport road and in the city center main road, rio de janeiro has roads going underground and walls hiding slums

Its all about image, if you want people to invest in your economy and future you have to prepare a clean and hospitable environment, literally all countries do this

 

[Nur_]

To be honest they've renovated tons of things around xamar, all the main monuments have been renovated
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They also rebuilt others like Hawo tako monument, if they did all of this what prevents them from fixing the lighthouse ? 90% of the tourists that go xamar visit that lighthouse and take pictures on the nasty beach, not these monuments

If they wanna show a new image to the world this is essential

Interesting. Do you know when these monuments were built? If it was recently, then they might be doing it in order.

Knowing these mooryans, they must think that statues look more impressive so they focus on that

 

[Barkhadle1520]

Interesting. Do you know when these monuments were built? If it was recently, then they might be doing it in order.

Knowing these mooryans, they must think that statues look more impressive so they focus on that

Between 2017 to 2022

I think theyve been saving up money for the new airport cause from 2022 till today they havent done any big projects that i can think of

 

[Idilinaa]

I live in bosaso and these don't exist anymore sadly

Probably because they were bombed into smithereens and dismantled by the Italians/british during campaign against the sultanates

Some that weren't bombed are still standing in other places.

 

[Idilinaa]

To be honest they've renovated tons of things around xamar, all the main monuments have been renovated
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They also rebuilt others like Hawo tako monument, if they did all of this what prevents them from fixing the lighthouse ? 90% of the tourists that go xamar visit that lighthouse and take pictures on the nasty beach, not these monuments

If they wanna show a new image to the world this is essential

Ethiopia and Brazil understood this by making the roads that Tourists were most likely to use super clean and beautiful, abiy built a whole empty museum on the airport road and in the city center main road, rio de janeiro has roads going underground and walls hiding slums

Its all about image, if you want people to invest in your economy and future you have to prepare a clean and hospitable environment, literally all countries do this

They even renovated and restored the ancient Abdulaziz mosque by a local construction called called Somstar group.

 

[Barkhadle1520]

They even renovated and restored the ancient Abdulaziz mosque by a local construction called called Somstar group.


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Wow this is great but unfortunately this sucks, what were they even thinking with those red bricks, literally ruined the monument for the next decades, shouldve used or at least painted everything the same stone looking color and planted a tree below and a bench, thats how you make a landmark

like this

to be honest it doesnt look that bad when seen from a far and when the material ages but we still need a tree and benches at the bottom and not trash, I read a study a while back that proves building benches in cities results in a signfiicantly happier population, people can eat, chill or gather there, its even better if its in a green space or at a landmark

Is it just me or the paint is already fading lmao

 

[Idilinaa]

Wow this is great but unfortunately this sucks, what were they even thinking with those red bricks, literally ruined the monument for the next decades

Are you talking about the surrounding steps near the foundations? They can't plaster over it with the same earthy tones and materials it wont take long not even weeks so it's no biggie

 

[Idilinaa]

to be honest it doesnt look that bad when seen from a far and when the material ages but we still need a tree and benches at the bottom and not trash, I read a study a while back that proves building benches in cities results in a signfiicantly happier population, people can eat, chill or gather there, its even better if its in a green space or at a landmark

Is it just me or the paint is already fading lmao

That post is wrong there is a small newer marble mosque near it but the Abdulaziz mosque and its ancient minaret/tower was built centuries ago not 1882.

On the bottom of the large white marble mihrab in the masjid a relief is dedicated to Xaaji Yusuf 667 Hijri (1269).

Another suggestion to add to what you said they should also build siesta spaces and shade covers where people can rest as well, since since the weather can be pretty hot at times so you need to be able to cool off.

 

[Sigmundd]

Realistically even if we wanted to not a lot of tourists would come for the whole century lmao

Just thought this would be nice for other Somalis who visit the region

Actually if we have a compatable leader that fixes our economy, infrastructure and establishes tourism sector, within 10 years our country could become a tourist hot-spot. Only a leader that cares about his country can change that which I believe is coming soon.

 

[Barkhadle1520]

That post is wrong there is a small newer marble mosque near it but the Abdulaziz mosque and its ancient minaret/tower was built centuries ago not 1882.

On the bottom of the large white marble mihrab in the masjid a relief is dedicated to Xaaji Yusuf 667 Hijri (1269).

Another suggestion to add to what you said they should also build siesta spaces and shade covers where people can rest as well, since since the weather can be pretty hot at times so you need to be able to cool off.

People dont go outside when the weather is hot, at around 1pm people close shops and go to sleep

 

[Barkhadle1520]

Actually if we have a compatable leader that fixes our economy, infrastructure and establishes tourism sector, within 10 years our country could become a tourist hot-spot. Only a leader that cares about his country can change that which I believe is coming soon.

This is what im saying, the country is really beautiful theres no way no one will be interested in it when its safe

 

[Barkhadle1520]

Actually if we have a compatable leader that fixes our economy, infrastructure and establishes tourism sector, within 10 years our country could become a tourist hot-spot. Only a leader that cares about his country can change that which I believe is coming soon.

To be honest the Somalia dream is finished if 80% of the potential candidates win so either way that country is cooked