Fortress of Fasil Ghebbi in Gondar
“In the 16th and 17th centuries, the fortress-city of Fasil Ghebbi was the residence of the Ethiopian emperor Fasilides and his successors. Surrounded by a 900-m-long wall, the
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Rock-hewn churches of Tigray
“Many monolithic or rock-hewn churches are found near Wukro in the Tigray province of Ethiopia. These churches are made from a single block of stone. Because freestanding rocks
The old walled city of Harar
“The fortified historic town of Harar is located in the eastern part of the country on a plateau with deep gorges surrounded by deserts and savannah. The walls
Stone steles in Tiya
“Tiya is among the most important of the roughly 160 archaeological sites discovered so far in the Soddo region, south of Addis Ababa. The site contains 36 monuments,
Tomb of Seti I – KV 17
“The longest tomb in the valley, at almost 140 meters, it contains very well preserved reliefs in all but two of its eleven chambers and side rooms.” More on Wikipedia.
Temple of Medinet Habu
“The temple, some 150 m long, is of orthodox design and contains more than 7,000 m2 (75,347 sq ft) of decorated wall reliefs. Its walls are relatively well