- TURY.CLUB
- Tourist Objects
- Ethiopia
- Harar
- Fortified Historical City Harar-Dzhugol
The fortified historical city of Harar-Dzhugol - the fourth "holy city" for Muslims after Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem, is located in Ethiopia. The city of Harar-Dzhugol is surrounded by desert and savannah, on a plateau dissected by deep gorges. The fortified historical part of the city is surrounded by walls built in 13-16 centuries. In total, the city has 82 mosques and 102 places of worship. Of particular interest to the world heritage is the unique architecture of the city. Residential buildings of three types are presented here. The first is the traditional buildings, consisting of three rooms, which are located at ground level and utility areas in the courtyard. The second type is Indian houses, which were built by Indian traders - rectangular two-story buildings with verandas open onto the street or courtyard. The third type of houses includes elements of the first and second types. The architecture of these buildings is unique to Ethiopia and other Muslim countries. From 1520 to 1568, Harar was the capital of the state of Harari. From the late 16th to the 19th century, it was known as a center of trade and Islamic education. Over its long history, Harar-Dzhugol was an independent emirate, then occupied by Egypt, and in 1887 became part of Ethiopia. The Harari people are famous for the development of their crafts, the main of which are weaving and basket weaving. In 2006, Harar-Dzhugol was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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