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Axum became the royal capital of Ethiopia more than 3,000 years ago and
the wealth of the empire was used to build one of the greatest ancient
cities of Africa. Its five-storey palaces, intricate water system, gold
and silver coinage, its mysterious and extraordinary stelae and
subterranean catacombs were a marvel for merchants, ambassadors, and
travellers who came to the city.
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In the remote, almost inaccessible mountains of Wollo, a near 3,000
metre high town has a unique array of churches that have been cut out
of solid rock. Lalibela, after whom the town is named, carved the
monolithic churches out of the natural volcanic rock from the
outside-in during the 12th century |
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The ancient walled city of Harar was established from 1520, although it
was a major commercial centre in the east of Ethiopia for many
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During the 17th century, Emperor Fasiledas and his dynasty constructed
some of the most remarkable structures in Africa, and Gondar became an
imperial walled capital with a number of towers and castles. Today,
they continue to crown Gondar in a 70,000 sqm enclosure, like priceless
diadems, reminders of its past power and grandeur.
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The tropical-like town of Bahir Dar with its palm-lined avenues and
colourful markets stands on the southern edge of Ethiopia’s largest
lake, Lake Tana. Local fisherman still use (tankwa) papyrus canoes and
the lake’s peninsulas and islands are home to more than 20 monastic
churches.
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