Mogadishu: Images from the Past

“Notabili Indigeni”

Posted in 1930s, People by rickjdavies on 27 September, 2009

Notabili Indigeni 1938Dated 1938, but could have been taken earlier, and used as a postcard in 1938

Who are the people present? Leave a comment below, if you can help

Hafun

Posted in 1918 - 1940, X: Other locations by rickjdavies on 24 September, 2009

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Other photos of the Hafun area on the internet

Estimated location on Google Maps


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Dhikr in Waaberi in 1988/89

Posted in 1980s, Audio, Religion by rickjdavies on 19 September, 2009

Two audio tape recordings taken in 1988/9, in the neighbourhood behind Tre Biano, in Waaberi

Tape 1 Side A HR Mp3 (Rashidiya school)

Tape 1 Side B HR Mp3

Tape 2 Side A HR Mp3

Tape 2 Side B HR Mp3

See also video recordings of dhikr on this website

Of possible interest:

Muslim Brotherhoods in Nineteenth-Century Africa By B. G. Martin

Zaila / Zelya / Zeila / Seylac

Posted in 1800 - 1900, Zeyla by rickjdavies on 19 September, 2009

“The Town and People of Zaila, Somali Coast, Africa”

Photos and text from The Graphic, May 7, 1887, page 473

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Photos of Zeyla on the internet

Google Maps view of Zeyla


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Unknown location

Posted in 1900 - 1960 Italian Period, Y: Unknown locations by rickjdavies on 29 August, 2009

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Front door of the Garesa

Posted in 1900 - 1960 Italian Period by rickjdavies on 16 June, 2009

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Postcard title: “Mogadiscio – Museo della Garesa”

Below: The remains of the Garesa, according to Google Maps. The square building in the centre of the view. The door is on the “bottom” side of the building


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Bimal elders on board the Marco Polo, in 1907

Posted in 1900 - 1918 by rickjdavies on 12 June, 2009

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Picture title: “Nel Benadir.-I capi indigeni Bimal a bordo della regia nave italiana Marco Polo (fot. invitaci da Mogadiscio)”

Italian Navy visit to Mogadishu in 1907

Posted in 1900 - 1918 by rickjdavies on 12 June, 2009

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Fro an Italian newspaper dated 1907

Mogadiscio – Palazzo degli Uffici dell’ A.JF.J.S

Posted in 1950s by rickjdavies on 10 June, 2009

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Located opposite the Cathedral, and with Croce del Sud Hotel to the right

Ruins visible in the centre of the  Google maps image below


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Somalia Italiana – Mercato della legna

Posted in 1900 - 1960 Italian Period, Markets by rickjdavies on 10 June, 2009

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Date and location unknown. This looks like a market for firewood

Postcard – Ediz. Missione Francescana di Mogadiscio