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Woreta and the Castles of Gondar

November 3rd 2012
3rd Nov ’12 Bahar Dar to Gondar Today’s journey was by road to Ethiopia’s former ancient Imperial capital of Gondar. One of the highlights of the trip for me was the stop we made on the way at the little town of Woreta. It was market day and a never ending stream of people were making their way up and down the stony rough road to it. Howard and I joined the throng of men, women, childre ... read more
Africa » Ethiopia » Amhara Region » Gondar

Ethiopian Flag Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (wh... ... read more
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