| Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar Region* | |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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| State Party |  Ethiopia |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iii |
| Reference | 19 |
| Region** | Africa |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 1979 (3rd Session) |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. ** Region as classified by UNESCO. |
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Fasil Ghebbi is a fortress-enclosure located in Gondar, Ethiopia. It served as the home of Ethiopia's emperors in the 17th and 18th centuries. Its unique architecture shows diverse influences including Nubian, Arab, and Baroque styles. The site was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
This complex of buildings includes Fasilides castle, Iyasu's Palace, Dawit's Hall, a banqueting hall, stables, Mentewab's Castle, a chancellery, library and three churches.
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Coordinates: 12°36′29″N 37°28′11″E / 12.60806°N 37.46972°E
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