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==History==

===Prehistory===

The islands which comprise the modern-day territory of Iboma have been inhabited by the ancestors of the modern Golden Elves for over 20,000 years. The presence of stone tools, bone-made fishing rods and primitive bows and arrows made from animal hair and sticks, points to nomadic people who hunted game, gathered roots, fruits and greens, and fished in the lakes and rivers. They also built primitive shelters of animal hide, wooden sticks and plant materials. They also took shelter in caves whenever possible and they painted the cave walls with animal fat, animal blood, ash and other materials. These cave paintings survive and they contain rich mythology, information on useful plants, animal migrations, social relations and community customs. From these markings, it seems that society gave equal roles to males and females, and pregnant women were held in esteem in the society. Their idea of religion and spirituality was rich, with a variety of mythological figures such as gods and spirits forming part of their pantheon of deities. Because they lived in small groups, they did not form permanent social structures such as tribe such as tribes or nations.

===Ancient history===

Around 10,000 to 15,000 years ago, the people developed agriculture. They domesticated wild goats, mountain sheep, wolves and aurochs which roamed the island's fertile plains. These wild animals formed the basis of their societies and revolutionised the way they lived and did work. these wolves which were bred to modern dogs, were helpful in herding animals, fighting enemies and hunting game. Sheep were bred to produce incredible quantities of wool which allowed the people to produce yarn and woollen clothing. Aurochs became cattle and became powerful work animals and a massive source of meat. Their societies became sessile and they began experimenting with plants. They began to domesticate varieties of wild mustard which are today plants like cabbages, Brussel sprouts and kale. They also domesticated wild grasses which eventually produced grains like maize, sorghum, rice, wheat and millet.

== Politics ==

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The politics of Iboma take place in the framework of a unitary constitutional monarchy representative democracy and theocracy. The Constitution is uncodified, comprising longstanding unwritten political conventions and written laws, most of which emanate from the Covenant of the Twelve Tribes (''Chitsingamunyi chaziMbuna z’Tsuminambiri''), arguably the founding document of Iboma.