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John Hyacinth Stella’s Bilin and Amharic Historical Manuscripts
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

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ገብረ ታርቀ/Gäbre Tärqe: Origins and History of a Bilin Lineage
Gäbre Tärqe is one of the major traditional lineages of the Bilin (Blen) people of Bogos. This section explores the origins, lineage, migration traditions, settlements, clans, and historical development of Gäbre Tärqe, drawing on Bilin oral traditions, genealogical accounts, historical manuscripts, and written sources. It also examines the communities and families associated with the lineage and their place within the wider history of the Bilin people. introduction The Gäbre

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