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Gerab Tsana: The Emerald Heart of Southern Tigrai
By Yemane
Tucked away in the fertile landscapes of Southern Tigrai, Gerab Tsana emerges as one of the region’s most enchanting green zones. Unlike the arid terrain typical of the broader highland environment, Gerab Tsana undergoes a stunning transformation during the rainy season. Among its most picturesque stretches is Meyda Ats’ela, a plain that comes alive with greenery, spreading out like a natural carpet of life and color. This fertile region stretches majestically from Boran to Selewa, offering scenic vistas of rolling plains, terraced fields, and rich agricultural land.
The charm of Gerab Tsana lies not only in its seasonal beauty but in the persistence of its green life. As one journeys from Bora on the left toward the right-hand plains, the greenery continues uninterrupted. The landscape remains lush and vibrant even beyond the rainy season, supported by fertile soil, underground water sources, and generations of careful cultivation.
At the core of this verdant paradise lies Adi Mi’ar, a village renowned for its year-round productivity. Here, fruit trees flourish—bananas, lemons, tangerines, guavas, papayas, and olives grow in abundance, creating an almost tropical feel in a highland setting. This agricultural richness is not limited to fruits; the land also yields staple crops like maize, barley, and onions, making Adi Mi’ar a vital center of food security and economic livelihood for local communities.
More than just a fertile valley, Gerab Tsana symbolizes the ecological and cultural wealth of Southern Tigray. It is a landscape shaped by both nature’s generosity and the enduring stewardship of its people—a living testament to what can flourish when land and life move in harmony.
In times of both prosperity and adversity, Gerab Tsana stands as the green heartbeat of Southern Tigrai: a source of sustenance, beauty, and quiet strength.
Yemane Gedlu Gezahegn is a Tourism expert who workes Tigrai Culture and Tourism Bureau.
