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Debate sparks over renovation of Gondar’s historic Fasiladas castles - Ethiopia Observer

Gondar · Gondar

Debate sparks over renovation of Gondar’s historic Fasiladas castles - Ethiopia Observer

A recent renovation of Gondar’s prized Fasiladas Ghebbi compound has drawn widespread attention, sparking debate among experts and local residents. The massive walls and castles, that have made Gondar famous, were originally constructed by various emperors between the 1640s and 1740s. However, restoring the façade, now featuring white and pale colors, has raised concerns about preserving historical authenticity. Critics question why the original…See the Story

Assessing the Charge of Genocide Against the Amhara People

Amhara · Amhara

Assessing the Charge of Genocide Against the Amhara People

The Habesha Messay Kebede The circumstance behind this paper is the discussion I recently had with three eminent members of the Ethiopian intelligentsia, Aklog Birara, Geletaw Zeleke, and Yonas Biru. The purpose was to review Yonas’s paper titled “Fano’s Military Successes and Political Tragedies.” Hosted and moderated by Reeyot Alemu, the entire discussion was released on YouTube at the address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0tSEll-G30. At o…See the Story

Gondar Castle Demolition: Understanding Abiy Ahmed's Controversial Move Against Ethiopian History

Innovation · Gondar

Gondar Castle Demolition: Understanding Abiy Ahmed's Controversial Move Against Ethiopian History

The Habesha (The Habesha) – In the realm of historical preservation, the line between restoration and innovation can often be blurred. This is especially true with the recent reconstruction of Gonder Castle orchestrated by Abiy Ahmed. As we embark on this discussion, the question at the heart of the matter is how far should restoration efforts go before historical sites lose their original cachet? Do we risk erasing precious historical imprints …See the Story

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