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Jan 23Liked by isaac Samuel

Another great read, I'd recommend you look into a relatively recent discovery of Hararghe's rock art paintings as being related to the social institutions of the Oromo which has pretty big implications on the general history of the horn of Africa.

The study: Qaallu Institution: A theme in the ancient rock-paintings of Hararqee implications for social semiosis and history of Ethiopia - Dereje Tadesse Birbirso

Also, the etymology of the word "Harla" could be rooted from the word "Allaa" denoting one of the 5 Afran-Qallo clans, I believe it to be a valid theory as it seems to complement this recent discovery

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Dec 5, 2022Liked by isaac Samuel

I appreciate this collection as Harari person who already has a little awareness and so to strengthen me in its knowledge and I will teach it certainly to my students and assure it in my quotation in my books Gratitude for you

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Dec 5, 2022Liked by isaac Samuel

Thank you for the great overview! The photos and reference images were great in this one.

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