Local history of Ethiopia
Environment and events in the countryside of Ethiopia, mainly from the early 1800s and onwards. Compiled by Bernhard Lindahl.
This work, in short:
- Consists of extracts from external sources, sorted geographically and chronologically, shedding light on places rarely mentioned in print.
- Makes contents of various published sources searchable.
- In all, more than 4.000 pages on 175 pdf files.
Local history in Ethiopia / Bernhard Lindahl
General information
Information on scope, alphabetical structure, spelling history, codes for geographical identification, names included/excluded, contents of citations - and more.
- Introduction to Local history in Ethiopia
Pdf, 31 kB. / Bernhard Lindahl
Information about the map codes used. The geographical names are based on the British War Office maps sold openly from the 1940s.
- Selection of defined limited areas
Pdf, 15.8 kB. / Bernhard Lindahl
Bibliographic information about the sources. Languages of the publications used were English, French, Italian, German, and Scandinavian languages (Danish, Norwegian, Swedish).
- External sources for Local history in Ethiopia
Pdf, 16.2 kB. / Bernhard Lindahl
The author of the documents on Local History in Ethiopia is Bernhard Lindahl (1925-2015).
Everyone with access to the internet has the right to read, download, print out and copy the documents for free.
For all other uses e.g. republication, the author's permission is required. The author always retains all copyright.
Alphabetic listing of the pdf documents
The 2005 documents are the primary files. In 2008 the work was updated with new names and additional details. These latter documents are lists of place names and their geographical coordinates and provide little information about the actual history.
Files of 2005 (primary)
- Aadi - Abzalaba
Pdf, 485.4 kB.
- Acab Saat - Adgura
Pdf, 370.1 kB.
- Adi - Aero
Pdf, 880.4 kB.
- Af Assa - Ajura
Pdf, 482.8 kB.
- Aka - Alyume
Pdf, 869.7 kB.
- Ama - Amzanaghir
Pdf, 609.3 kB.
- An - Arfits
Pdf, 644.8 kB.
- Arga - Assussili
Pdf, 550.2 kB.
- Asta - Azzazzo
Pdf, 654.2 kB.
Files of 2008 (update)
Files of 2005 (primary)
- Ba Lakmadobe - Bakyuje
Pdf, 470.4 kB.
- Bal - Barye Gemb
Pdf, 308.7 kB.
- Bas - Bekwot
Pdf, 347.6 kB.
- Bela - Bhiza
Pdf, 305.9 kB.
- Bia Kamona - Bistinno
Pdf, 305.7 kB.
- Bita - Bomo Belfudi
Pdf, 314.7 kB.
- Bona Gena - Brussa
Pdf, 327.9 kB.
- Bua - Buotaro
Pdf, 193.9 kB.
- Bur - Byenesho
Pdf, 327.3 kB.
Files of 2008 (update)
Files of 2005 (primary)
- Daababali Kaaylu - Dajet
Pdf, 238 kB.
- Dak - Danziou
Pdf, 328.7 kB.
- Daoierri - Dearo Tekle
Pdf, 182 kB.
- Deba - Debre Sina wereda
Pdf, 844.1 kB.
- Debre Tabor - Delo wereda
Pdf, 784.7 kB.
- Dem Bet - Dhera
Pdf, 763.2 kB.
- Di Di Mtu - Dikuniya Mikael
Pdf, 195.8 kB.
- Dil Amba - Djibiet
Pdf, 625.9 kB.
- Doale - Druksi
Pdf, 225.5 kB.
- Dua - Dyesha
Pdf, 206.3 kB.
Files of 2008 (update)
Files of 2005 (primary)
Files of 2008 (update)
Files of 2005 (primary)
Files of 2008 (update)
Files of 2005 (primary)
- Ga Necu - Galwen
Pdf, 228.2 kB.
- Gama - Garumuda
Pdf, 314 kB.
- Gasara - Gecoa
Pdf, 156 kB.
- Ged Bida - Gemza
Pdf, 184.1 kB.
- Gena - Gerwane
Pdf, 301.3 kB.
- Ges - Ghomasha
Pdf, 143.2 kB.
- Giabassire - Gipril
Pdf, 243.9 kB.
- Gir - Goel
Pdf, 248.6 kB.
- Gof - Gomu
Pdf, 200.2 kB.
- Gon Goma - Gootu
Pdf, 417.1 kB.
- Gor - Gozza
Pdf, 269.1 kB.
- Graa Kassu - Gufte
Pdf, 168.1 kB.
- Gug - Guomia
Pdf, 204.9 kB.
- Gur - Gurwerago
Pdf, 157.9 kB.
- Gus - Gyen
Pdf, 100.9 kB.
Files of 2008 (update)
Files of 2005 (primary)
- Iabal - Ikwari Wiha
Pdf, 190.1 kB.
- Il Aladera - Inchini
Pdf, 157.1 kB.
- Ind'Abba Selama - Insway
Pdf, 191.1 kB.
- Intada - Izha
Pdf, 146.7 kB.
Files of 2008 (update)
Files of 2005 (primary)
- Kaa Iyesus - Kakwiha
Pdf, 136.4 kB.
- Kala Gud - Kaptonach
Pdf, 135.4 kB.
- Kar - Kasyagur
Pdf, 159.4 kB.
- Kat Maryam - Keck
Pdf, 158.7 kB.
- Keda - Keltu Mesha
Pdf, 158.2 kB.
- Kema - Kergetto
Pdf, 158 kB.
- Kerim Tile - Kewit
Pdf, 113.6 kB.
- Key - Kiku sub-district
Pdf, 167.1 kB.
- Kilado - Klte Awlaelo awraja
Pdf, 134.7 kB.
- Kob - Kolva
Pdf, 225.4 kB.
- Kom - Koppe
Pdf, 211.2 kB.
- Kor Nebir Mikael - Korum
Pdf, 313.9 kB.
- Kosa - Kugule
Pdf, 158.2 kB.
- Kuha - Kunzila
Pdf, 199.4 kB.
- Kura - Kururohle
Pdf, 122 kB.
- Kus Dulamo - Kwoyera
Pdf, 167.1 kB.
Files of 2008 (update)
Files of 2005 (primary)
- Ma - Mahoya
Pdf, 166.4 kB.
- Mai Aba - Majok
Pdf, 223 kB.
- Mak Memcha - Maqdala
Pdf, 226 kB.
- Mar Kibiny - Maryie
Pdf, 145.6 kB.
- Masal Dengia - Mazolide
Pdf, 258.7 kB.
- Mead - Mejo
Pdf, 255.9 kB.
- Mek - Mekwenta
Pdf, 483.4 kB.
- Mel, G. - Memhir Ager
Pdf, 192.6 kB.
- Mena - Merza
Pdf, 313.9 kB.
- Mesaber - Mezzaga Romodan
Pdf, 301.9 kB.
- Mia - Mizma
Pdf, 246.3 kB.
- Moana - Mto Oscio
Pdf, 289.9 kB.
- Mua - Mzila
Pdf, 247.5 kB.
Files of 2008 (update)
Files of 2005 (primary)
Files of 2008 (update)
Files of 2005 (primary)
Files of 2008 (update)
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Files of 2008 (update)
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Files of 2008 (update)
Files of 2005 (primary)
- Saa - Sajo
Pdf, 167.9 kB.
- Saka - Sasso Daha
Pdf, 234 kB.
- Sata - Seiz
Pdf, 208 kB.
- Seka - Semro Kristos
Pdf, 256.9 kB.
- Sen Madobe - Sgona
Pdf, 192.9 kB.
- Shaasel - Shayi
Pdf, 298.8 kB.
- Shebba - Shlwamke
Pdf, 316.2 kB.
- Shoan Terara - Snoch
Pdf, 285.1 kB.
- Soba - Soquota
Pdf, 244.9 kB.
Files of 2008 (update)
More about the compiler
Words of remembrance for Bernhard Lindahl (1925-2015) can be read in Swedish in Tenaestelin 2016:1 External link, opens in new window. (p. 28), the journal of the Swedish-Ethiopian Association.