Hafun
“La garesa di Hafun”
Other photos of the Hafun area on the internet
Estimated location on Google Maps
Somalia Italiana: Mogadiscio – Pozo Cava
Posted 22 June 1922. Exact location in Mogadiscio unknown. The “lighthouse” in the back right may have been in Lido area
Mogadiscio – Campo Militare
Postcard sent 1935
Location within Mogadishu unknown. Possibly “Campo Amhara”, later Cabdul Casiis district
Mogadishu in 1934
The two areas with irregular streets are Xamar Weyne (bottom left) and Shangani (top right). These area of settlement date back to the 9-10th century AD. The straight and wider streets were developed by the Italian colonial administration between 1900 and 1934. The Italian built railway line is visible on the top. It went from the port near Abdul Aziz, out to Afgoye on the Shebelli river. The ENLARGEMENT (1.25mb !) covers four time this area. (3)
Xamar Weyne as now (below)
