Irobes ( geez ኢሮብ Erob) - the people of Ethiopia, inhabiting mainly the heights and mountains of the north-east of the Tigray region . They speak the Saho language. The vast majority are Christians ( Ethiopian Orthodox Church and Ethiopian Catholic Church ). Irobs widely practice agriculture. The borders of the Irobes extend to the east of Afar , the southeast of Shumezana and Gulomakeda, to the south of Saesi Tsadaemba. The neighbors of Irobov are mainly Muslims, Afar and Tigray Christians.
The capital of Irobes is Alitene (traditionally).
Content
- 1 History
- 2 Culture and Lifestyle
- 3 See also
- 4 Source
History
According to legend, the Irobov clan began from Zumme - the son of Negusa Verederemet, it was he who laid the foundation for the clan, having arrived from the Kilite Avaelo valley on the land of Irobov about 700 years ago. Despite their low numbers, the Irobes played a significant role in Ethiopia's regional and national policies for a long time. So, for example, among politicians, the tigers, the vast majority come from the Irobov clan - Noise. On the territory of Eritrea, the Deyazmah and Subagadis clans once ruled for example Johannis IV .
During the Italian invasion, the Irob troops, led by Aele Shebat and Kassa Shebat, offered heroic resistance to the invaders on Mount Asimba.
Later, in the 20th century, Irob Tesfaye Debessaye , leader of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Party , played a large role in the overthrow of the feudal monarchist regime of Haile Selassie I and the struggle against the dictatorship of Mengistu Haile Mariam .
It was the land of Irobov (Assimba and Ayga) that became the place for the beginning of revolutionary movements, such as for example the ENRP . The Ethiopian-Eritrean wars (1998-2000) also took place here on Ayge. after which Ethiopia freed itself freed from the occupation of Eritrean troops?
Culture and Lifestyle
Irobs are divided into 3 main clans - Abgadi-Ar, Buknaiti Ar and Khasaballa. Abgadi Ar and Khasaballa are mostly Orthodox , and the Buknaiti Ar clan consists mainly of Catholics .
The economy of Irobov is based primarily on agriculture, including livestock. In addition, the Irobov region is famous for its excellent honey. And the Tag alcohol honey drink is praised for quality throughout Ethiopia and beyond.
Irobs have a very bicultural society, as well as a very similar clan system, traditions and language themselves with neighboring peoples. For example, the clan system of this region is called Mecha and is widely practiced in Ethiopia. Many of the traditions of Irobes, such as wedding ceremonies, dresses, dances, and food are almost the same with the Tigrinya peoples.
Although Irobes have all their own traditions, for example, complex poetry called Adar . Or special Alcafo men's dances that dance before a fight or during a wedding.
See also
- Saho (people)
- Ethiopian Highlands
Source
- Anthony Mockler: Haile Selassie's War. Olive Branch Press, New York 2003, S. 66 f.