Fasil Ghebbi
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Address | Gondar, Ethiopia |
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Hours | Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30AM Wed |
Phone | +251 91 102 1308 |
Criteria | Cultural: (ii), (iii) |
UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription | 1979 |
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ID | 1404753 |
About Fasil Ghebbi
The Royal Enclosure is the remains of a fortress-city in Gondar, Ethiopia. It was founded in the 17th century by Emperor Fasilides and was the home of Ethiopia's emperors. Its unique architecture shows diverse influences including Nubian styles. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
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