Tadjoura

Region

Tadjoura (also Tadjourah or Tajura written; Arab تجورة Tadschūrra, DMG Taǧūrra; Afar Tagórri ) is a city in Djibouti with about 22,000 inhabitants. It lies on the Gulf of Tadjoura and is the capital of Tadjoura region.

Origin of the name

The native name is Tagórri TAGOR from the Afar word or tógor for " water tank made ​​of goatskin " derived. * TAGOR -li means " has container made ​​of goatskin to fetch water " and hence refers to a " water-rich place ."

History

Tadjoura is the oldest town in Djibouti. It was the capital of the Sultanate of Afar as a port and trading center for goods from Shewa and statements ( Ethiopia). Every year began in September, a large bazaar in the city. Trade with the Afar Depression was mainly handled by women who brought their goods on camels after Tadjoura, while the men stayed home because tribal feuds were not uncommon. Mid-19th century, the city was an important slave trading post (see also: East African slave trade ). Another important commodity was ivory that was brought by caravans from Aliu Amba. According to the French colonization of the slave trade was abolished by decree of 26 October 1889, was from then on only in secret and on a much smaller scale. After the opening of the Ethiopian Railway from Dire Dawa to Djibouti City Tadjoura lost a further significance.

Sons and daughters of the town

• Dileita Dileita Mohammed, Prime Minister of Djibouti since 2001 ( * 1958 )

Swell

• Location in Djibouti
• Place in Africa