Ethiopia / Harar (the streets of Harar) Part 37
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Harar:
Harar, formerly written Harrar and known to its inhabitants as Gey, is a walled city in eastern Ethiopia. It was formerly the capital of Harergey and now the capital of the modern Harari ethno-political division (or kilil) of Ethiopia. The city is located on a hilltop in the eastern extension of the Ethiopian Highlands, about five hundred kilometers from Addis Ababa at an elevation of 1,885 meters. Based on figures from the Central Statistical Agency in 2005, Harar has an estimated total population of 122,000, of whom 60,000 were males and 62,000 were females. According to the census of 1994, on which this estimate is based, the city has a population of 76,378.For centuries, Harar has been a major commercial centre, linked by the trade routes with the rest of Ethiopia, the entire Horn of Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, and, through its ports, the outside world. Harar Jugol, the old walled city, was included in the World Heritage List in 2006 by UNESCO in recognition of its cultural heritage. It is sometimes known in Arabic as "the City of Saints" ("Madinat al-Awilya"). According to UNESCO, it is "considered 'the fourth holy city' of Islam" with 82 mosques, three of which date from the 10th century and 102 shrines. The Fath Madinat Harar records that the cleric Abadir Umar Ar-Rida and several other religious leaders settled in Harar circa 612H (1216 AD). Harar was later made the new capital of the Adal Sultanate in 1520 by the Sultan Abu Bakr ibn Muhammad.The city saw a political decline during the ensuing Emirate of Harar, only regaining some significance in the Khedivate of Egypt period. During Abyssinian rule, the city decayed while maintaining a certain cultural prestige. Today, it is the seat of the Harari ethno-political division.
People: The inhabitants of Harar represent several different Afro-Asiatic-speaking ethnic groups, both Muslim and Christian, including the Oromo, Somali, Amhara, Gurage and Tigray. The Harari, who refer to themselves as Gey 'Usu ("People of the City") are a Semitic-speaking people. Their language, Harari, constitutes a Semitic pocket in a predominantly Cushitic-speaking region. Originally written in the Arabic script, the Harari language has recently converted to the Ge'ez script.
Besides the stone wall surrounding the city, the old town is home to 110 mosques and many more shrines, centered on Feres Magala square. Notable buildings include Medhane Alem Cathedral, the house of Ras Mekonnen, the house of Arthur Rimbaud, and the sixteenth century Jami Mosque. Harrar Bira Stadium is the home stadium for the Harrar Beer Bottling FC. One can also visit the market.
Feeding hyenasA long-standing tradition of feeding meat to spotted hyenas also evolved during the 1960s into an impressive night show for tourists.[19] (See spotted hyenas in Harar.)
Other places of interest include the highest amba overlooking the city, the Kondudo or "W" mountain, which hosts an ancient population of feral horses. A 2008 scientific mission has unleashed efforts for their conservation, as the animals are greatly endangered.
The Harar Brewery was established in 1984. Its beers can be sampled at the brewery social club adjacent to the brewery in Harar.Intercity bus service is provided by the Selam Bus Line Share Company.
Eastern Ethiopia has its own vibe! You haven’t seen Ethiopia if you didn’t see harar city
Simple people and beautiful songs.
Beautiful historical Harar, the Somalis and Hararis built that city and lived for centuries within those walls that Nur ibn Mujahid constructed.
true, we hararis consider him as a saint and is highly respected by hararis
I miss you my home!
I miss my home
Harar my sity
Iam india
Super song
Harar.Yemafekerat.hagere.betam♥️♥️♥️♥️1ken.metece.Ayeshalew♥️
0:22 I want a sweeper like that !.....so handy when you have to bend while sweeping, with your face in the dust💨....yet looking at the catle market, these people know how to use sticks.........
Cooool city
looks like a nice place to visit
Cool city, thanks for recording
I WILL HOPE TO SEE HARAR AGAIN , WHERE I WAS BORN IT AFTER 40YEARS
I hope you visited it bro
Nice video clips positive emotional
nice Ethiopia .love is life
Please can you tell me what is the song in the beginning of the video because it looks like Yemeni molalah
ihave seen it 10years ago,,,,it s very much developed now
MASHA ALLAH 😍😍😍
Beautiful city. Thank you very much all of you.
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Looks like somalia
But more poor than any somali city, imagine if we had government since 1991.
Land of Somalis Harar
Oh my Harare Oromo took over. So sad. It's not use to be. When we left this lovely city Oromo took it over u don't see my bhare so ever. Maria
adris abess ur funny oromo took over😂? This always belonged Oromos. Let me guess ur harari? U understand harari ethnicity was a creation of of turk ottoman married the local people right?? How are outsiders telling indigenous people they took over. Go research ur own Turkish ancestors just after of fact the Turks came back and renovating some mosques and got back their embassy in harar, that’s right ur ancestors came back lol stop acting like we are foreigners we have the purest Cushitic language and are indigenous go research ur ancestors
@@w.8329 lol imagine calling Harari people not indegiounous. It's literally in the name itself. Why don't you enjoy the plenty land you have already, and leave for us some?
harar is the oromia .it's the oromo land .harari are new comer .they are turky ok my bro .