Fasil Ghebbi

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Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Regiona
UNESCO World Heritage Site
State Party Flag of Ethiopia Ethiopia
Type Cultural
Criteria ii, iii
Identification #19
Regionb Africa

Inscription History
Formal Inscription: 1979
3rd Session

a Name as officially inscribed on the WH List
b As classified officially by UNESCO

Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress-city located in Ethiopia. It served as the home of Ethiopia's emperors in the 16th and 17th centuries. Its unique architecture shows diverse influences including Arab, Hindu, and Baroque styles. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

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World Heritage Sites in Ethiopia

Aksum | Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region | Lower Valley of the Awash | Harar Jugol | Lower Valley of the Omo | Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela | Simien | Tiya

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Coordinates: 12°36′N, 37°28′E

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