Fasil Ghebbi

Fasil Ghebbi


Gondar, Ethiopia (ET)
The Fasil Ghebbi (Amharic: ፋሲል ግቢ) is a fortress in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 1600s by Emperor Fasilides and was the home of Ethiopian emperors. Its unique architecture shows many influences, including Nubian, Indian, Arab, and Baroque. Because of its historical importance and architecture, the fortress was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
The Fasil Ghebbi (Amharic: ፋሲል ግቢ) is a fortress in Gondar, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 1600s by Emperor Fasilides and was the home of Ethiopian emperors. Its unique architecture shows many influences, including Nubian, Indian, Arab, and Baroque. Because of its historical importance and architecture, the fortress was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
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