Call for research on historical sites

The residents of Dubaruwa sub-zone called for conducting research and documentation of the historical sites in the sub-zone as well as exploration at the Mountain It’aber in Tera-Emni area that is believed to be the site of an ancient monastery.

Mendefera, 03 October 2018- The residents of Dubaruwa sub-zone called for conducting research and documentation of the historical sites in the sub-zone as well as exploration at the Mountain It’aber in Tera-Emni area that is believed to be the site of an ancient monastery.

The residents indicated that there is a legend and document in the Book of Negest that a monastery used to exist at the Mount Itaber and visible tombs and artifacts scattered in the area are believed to justify the legend.

Indicating that the monastery that is said to exist there at around 1400 AD was destroyed and abandoned due to various enemy invasions and plagues, the residents expressed readiness to contribute their part in the exploration activity and documentation.

Archeologist Temesgen Hagos and Anthropologist Gebremicael Gebreselasie from the Commission of Culture and Sports branch in the Southern region said that they are well aware of the legend and they will visit the area to conduct preparatory activity for the full scale exploration.

The area called as “Mariam It’aber” is located four km east of the Tera-Emni administrative area.