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Camelot of Africa

            Late light illuminates some buildings in the Gondar palace complex, Ethiopia, usually referred to as the Gondar Castles or Royal Castles, properly known as the Fasil Ghebbi UNESCO World Heritage Site for which Gondar has been called the "Camelot of Africa". In the foreground is the library and beyond it is the music hall and theaters.

Gondar was founded by Emperor Fasilides around the year 1635 as his capital. Within the capital, Fasilides ordered the construction of the imposing edifice known as the Fasil Ghebbi or Fasilides Castle. In 1648, a Yemeni traveler, Hassan ibn Ahmad al-Haymi, described it as a magnificent structure made of stone and lime, deemed one of the most beautiful wonders. Subsequent emperors built their own palaces in the complex and added other buildings including a library, archives, theaters, a banquet hall, stables, royal guard quarters, and numerous churches. It remained the capital and royal residence until the mid 19th century.

Taken on: December 17, 2023

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Camera: Nikon D7500, f/3.2, 1/40 sec, 11mm (=16mm), ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D7500
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Aperture:	f/3.2
Exposure Time:	0.025 sec (1/40)
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Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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