Ethiopia 23, Gondar the medieval royal capital

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ETHIOPIA
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Gondar, the old imperial capital
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Gondar is the 17th-century capital of Ethiopia.
Bordering Sudan and located on the northern shore
of Lake Tana, it is one of the prominent
historical areas in Ethiopia. Gondar is a town
founded in 1636 by the great Emperor Fassiladas,
serving as the royal capital of Ethiopia for over
230 years. The Gondarine period is considered to
be the third major dynasty after the Axumite and
Zagwe dynasties. The dynasty is historically
important for the renaissance king's mobile camp
and the introduction of a permanent capital.
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Located in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara
Region, Gondar is north of Tana Lake on the
Lesser Angereb River and southwest of the Simien
Mountains. It has an elevation of 2133 meters
above sea level. Gondar previously served as the
capital of the Ethiopian Empire. The city has
been referred to as the "Camelot of Africa" due
to the presence of several royal castles.
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Theodore (Tewodros in Amharic) This life-sized
monument brimming with artistic innovation is a
gift from another contemporary hero to the
people of Gondar, the sculptor Bizuneh Tesfafrom
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Gondar Post Office
Gondar City Hall
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Ethiopia's coffee ceremony is an integral part of
their social and cultural life. An invitation to
attend a coffee ceremony is considered a mark of
friendship or respect and is an excellent example
of Ethiopian hospitality. Performing the ceremony
is almost obligatory in the presence of a
visitor, whatever the time of day. Don't be in a
hurry though - this special ceremony can take a
few hours. So sit back and enjoy because it is
most definitely not instant
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Florida International Hotel
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Florida International Hotel
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The Royal enclosure
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Eucalyptus, native to Australia, the Malaysian
region and the Philippines, has become the most
planted genus of trees in the world
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Souvenirs shop
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Unique among African countries, Ethiopia has a
written history of over 3,000 years dating back
to Queen of Sheba and King Solomon
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Text Internet Pictures Sanda Foisoreanu
Sanda Negrutiu Jean
Moldovan Alin Samochis
Daniel Scradeanu
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Foisoreanu
2014
Sound Alemayehu Eshete - Mishitu Demeke