Fasil Ghebbi holds some of the best architectures in The World.
Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress located in the center of Gondar,
Ethiopia. Built by Emperor Fasilides around 1635, it is the site where many
Emperors were crowned and entombed for over 200 years.
Fasil Ghebbi includes Fasilides castle, Iyasu’s palace, Dawit's Hall, Empress Mentewab's castle, Yohannes's chancellery and library, Emperor Bakaffa's banqueting hall, stables, and several churches, including Asasame Qeddus Mikael, Elfign Giyorgis, and Gemjabet Mariyam are among the structures.
Fasilides Castle, also known as Enqulal Gemb or Egg Castle
Fasilides Castle, also known as Enqulal Gemb or Egg Castle
because of the egg-shaped domed roofs of its corner towers, was erected in the
late 1630s and stands in a grassy courtyard surrounded by other palaces and
castles. With its massive towers and overhanging battlemented walls, it's a
sight to behold.
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| Fasilides Castle, also known as Enqulal Gemb or Egg Castle |
Emperor Fasilides
Fasilides was a very important emperor in the history of
Ethiopia. He reigned from 1632 until his death at around 1667, during which he
restored Ethiopian power after it had been declining due to internal conflicts.
In order to defend the throne from attacks, he also established a new capital
at Gondar. In addition, many of the forty-four churches that would later make
Gondar famous were started by him, and he also built seven stone bridges in
Ethiopia, two of which cross the Blue Nile.
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The chancellery and the library
The chancellery and the library were built by Emperor
Yohannes the first who ruled the country from 1667 to 1682.
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| The chancellery and the library were built by Emperor Yohannes |
Emperor Iyasu's Palace
The second palace was built by Emperor Iyasu first also
known as Iyasu the great who ruled from 1682
until his death in 1706.
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| Royal Palace of Iyasu |
Emperor Dawit's Palace
The third palace was built by Emperor Dawit the third, who
ruled the country from 1716 to 1721.
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| Emperor Dawit's Palace |
Emperor Bakaffa's Palace
The fourth palace was built by Emperor Bakaffa, who ruled
the country from 1721 to 1730.
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| Emperor Bakaffa's Palace |
Empress Mintwab's Palace
The fifth palace was built by Empress Mentewab, who was the consort of Emperor Bakaffa and mother of Iyasu the second.
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| Empress Mintwab's Castle |
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