Analysis፡ Illicit construction, renovation of houses pose peril to UNESCO inscribed Jugol wall; Mihret G Kristos; Addis Standard

One among many Ethiopian historical heritages inscribed by UNESCO as world heritages is the Jugol wall, which was built between the 13th and 16th centuries in a bid to serve as a protective barrier for Harar city found 525 km from the capital of Addis Abeba. Harar, being home to 82 mosques, is considered as the forth Islam holy city worldwide.

Source: Analysis፡ Illicit construction, renovation of houses pose peril to UNESCO inscribed Jugol wall – Addis Standard