Tag: ET – Harar Jugol the Fortified Historic Town

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