Introduction These historical stories and accounts of battles were recorded by Abune Yohannes during the period around 1849–1855. They describe events and conflicts involving different communities of the Bogos region, particularly the Hadembes, Zamat, and Sekwina tribes. Through these narratives, we gain a glimpse into the historical events, tribal relations, and struggles that shaped Bogos society during the mid-nineteenth century. These accounts preserve an important part o

Introduction Sänhit was a historical region in northern Eritrea, centered around Kärän and the middle Ansäba valley. The area was largely inhabited by the Bilin and Tégre peoples and included the surrounding lands of Mänsaʿ, Marya, Halhal, ʿEla Bärʿed, Gangärän and Gäläb.The name Sänhit originally referred to the hill above Kärän and later came to be used for Kärän and the surrounding area. The region was also widely known as Bogos, while the plain around Kärän was known as M