Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region, Ethiopia

Fasil Ghebbi, Ethiopia
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Author: RyansWorld


Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress city in the Gondar region of Ethiopia. Established in the 16th and 17th centuries, it was the residence of Emperor Fasilidas and his successors. The ancient city is surrounded by a 900-meter wall which protects its palace and royal bath as well as churches and monasteries. These buildings are incredibly well preserve. They bear elements of Hindu and Arab influences which fuse with the Baroque style introduced by Jesuit missionaries.

Fasil Ghebbi was inscribed as a World Heritage Site during the 3rd session of the World Heritage Committee in Cairo and Luxor, Egypt on 22-26 October, 1979.

Stables of Fasil Ghebbi
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Castle_Stables,_Ethiopia_(7175038218).jpg
Author: Rod Waddington

World Heritage Site Inscription Details

Location: N 12 36 24.912 E 37 27 58.212
Inscription Year: 1979
Type of Site: Cultural
Inscription Criteria: II, III

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