In 1678 Hintalo was the location of a battle ; some of the prominent men of Lasta intended to join a rebellion in southern Tigray .
Some were defeated , and some of those from location were driven over the precipices to some 's deaths .
In 1678 Hintalo was the location of a battle ; some of the prominent men of Lasta intended to join a rebellion in southern Tigray , but they were defeated , and some of those from Hintalo were driven over the precipices to their deaths .