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Known as gey gar ("city house", plural: gey garach), Harari houses form a distinct archetype that differs from other Muslim regions and from other parts of Ethiopia. [83] The traditional Harari house design is still widely in use today, with only minor changes, and Hararis who have moved to other cities try to adhere to a similar style. [80]
Harari houses are known to be richly decorated with beautiful handcrafted wall baskets with very intricate designs (made by Harari women), as well as enameled plates with floral patterns (plates imported to Ethiopia after the Second World War by Japanese traders). The ground floor is dedicated to the kitchen and living room.
Based on the 2007 Census conducted by the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia (CSA), Harari has a total population of 183,415, of whom 92,316 were men and 91,099 women. This region is the only one in Ethiopia where the majority of its population lives in an urban area: 99,368 or 54.18% of the population are urban inhabitants.
The Harla are credited by the present-day inhabitants of parts of Ethiopia, Somalia, and Djibouti with having constructed various historical sites. [6] Although now mostly lying in ruins, these structures include stone necropoleis, store pits, mosques and houses. Cave drawings are also attributed to the Harla. [7]
The Harari military was decimated by Ethiopian forces ending Adal's aggression towards Ethiopia permanently. The Oromo simultaneously attacked several villages in Hararghe while the main Harar army was away leading to further weakening of the sultanate. [129] 18 Amir Mansūr Maḥamed: 1576–1577 Son of Sulṭān Maḥamed Nāssir. [71]
Traditional Harari homes have lots of niches, and they're full of interesting things. I was fascinating by this collection. Harar, Ethiopia. Date: 24 October 2007, 16:21: Source: Interior, Traditional Harari Home. Uploaded by Elitre; Author: A. Davey from Where I Live Now: Pacific Northwest
The religious party heightened its power by 16th century and able to intervene the country's policy. Meanwhile, Mahfuz, governor of Zeila/Harar, raid toward Ethiopia without consent of the Walashma ruler Muhammad bin Azharaddin, who wanted to maintain relations with the Christians. Thus, the event sparked the Ethiopian–Adal War (1529–1543). [3]
Argobba communities can be found in the Afar, Harari, Amhara, and Oromia Regions, in and along the Great Rift Valley.They include Yimlawo, Gusa, Shonke, Berehet, Khayr Amba, Melka Jilo, Aliyu Amba, Metehara, Shewa Robit, and the surrounding rural villages.