Harar as the capital city of the Barr Saʿd ad-Dīn (first half of the 16th century): from its emergence to its fortification

Author : Amelie Chekroun Year: 2023 This article traces the history of the city of Harar prior to the mid-16th century until the end of the Barr Saʿd ad-Dıˉn Sultanate.…

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When a quest for modernization meets French imperialist aspiration: The circumstances surrounding the establishment of the St. Anthony Leprosarium and the Ras Mäkʷännәn en Hospital in Harar (1901-1906)

Author: Vanessa Pedrotti Year: 2022 Text: English READ MORE

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