Gaameedle (Somali: Gaameedle Arabic: جامدل) are a Somali clan mainly from the southern coastal cities of; Marka[1] and Mogadishu.[2]
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Benadir and Lower Shabelle | |
| Languages | |
| Aff Mahdoonte, Benadiri Somali, Somali and Arabic | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Reer faqi, Biido, Asharaf, Bravanese people, and other Benadiri people |
Overview
editThe tribe of Gaameedle are said to be of Hadarmi ancestry according to their elders and are said to be from Al-Kathiri, Al-Hamdani in origin.[3] Prior to colonisation the Gaameedle were known to have ruled Marka and were allied with the Ajuuran clan who had ruled Marka hinterlands for two centuries before the Biyomaal took over the area outside the city.[4] Near their mosque, in the heart of the ancient city, there is the ruin of a palace that is said to have been the seat of Sultan Samo Nayb, the last governor of Ajuran empire.[3]
Clan tree
editA summarised clan tree of the Gameedle is shown below:
- Gaameedle
- Haji Warrow
- Reer Samow
- Reer Qaadirow
- Haji Abaas
- Haji Amin
- Osmankeey
- Qadhiib
- Haji Warrow
Distribution
editThe Gaameedle are primarily based in Marka, however can be found in other coastal settlements in such as Mogadishu, Gendershe and villages in the hinterlands. The Haji Warrow, Haji Abaas and Reer Qadhiib are primarily based in Marka, whilst the Osmankeey are primarily based in Shingani.[5] Whereas, Haji Amin are primarily based in Gendershe and Jilib Marka, where they make one of the 7 sub clans of the Gendershe. The Gaameedle also live in hinterlands in other urban centres such as, Baidoa, Afgooye, Janaale, Qoryooley, Buulo Mareer and small villages such Idimow, Jmaame, and Jeerow
References
edit- ^ Adam, Anita. Benadiri People of Somalia with Particular Reference to the Reer Hamar of Mogadishu. p. 108.
- ^ Adam, Anita. Benadiri People of Somalia with Particular Reference to the Reer Hamar of Mogadishu. p. 158.
- ^ a b Ahmed, Hassan. La Citta' di Marka,il Dominio Sulla Costa Somala. p. 57.
- ^ Marchal, Roland. Studies on Governance. p. 7.
- ^ Adam, Anita. Benadiri People of Somalia with Particular Reference to the Reer Hamar of Mogadishu. p. 156.