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	Gondar - LoveToKnow 1911
		Gondar was a small village when at the beginning of the 16th century it was chosen by the Negus Sysenius (Seged I.) as the capital of his kingdom.
		After the defeat of the Abyssinians at Debra Sin in August 1887 Gondar was looted and fired by the dervishes under Abu Anga.
		Among the religious observances of the Christians of Gondar is that of bathing in large crowds in the Gaha on the Feast of the Baptist, and again, though in more orderly fashion, on Christmas day.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Gondar (719 words)

	Gondar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gondar or Gonder (Ge'ez: ጎንደር Gōnder, older ጐንደር Gʷandar, modern pronunciation Gʷender) was the old imperial capital of Ethiopia and the historic Begemder province.
		Located in the Semien Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, Gondar is north of Lake Tana on the Angereb River and southwest of the Simien Mountains.
		Gondar was founded by Emperor Fasilides around the year 1635, and grew as an agricultural and market town.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gondar (886 words)

	Gondar the Camelot of Ethiopia
		Gondar, founded by Emperor Fasilidas around 1635, is famous for its many medieval castles and the design and decoration of its churches - in particular, Debra Berhan Selassie which represents a masterpiece of the Gondarene school of art.
		Gondars rise to prominence under Fasilidas occurred little less than a century after Ethiopian Christendom had come close to total destruction at the hands of the Islamic warlord, Ahmed Gragn, whose forces swept in from the east in 1528.
		Gondar, beautiful from its beginnings, rose from the ashes of this smoldering backdrop of so recent and so traumatic a history.
	www.ethiopiatravel.com /Gondar_eng.htm (1079 words)

	VISITING GONDAR (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gondar was founded in 1635 by Emperor Fasil as a capital of Ethiopia known as Abyssinia during that era.
		Gondar was the Ethiopian Capital for 250 years and today is one of the main tourist attractions on the northern historical circuit.
		Gondar today is one of Ethiopia's largest and most impressive towns: the walled Royal Enclosure which lies at its centre contains five castles, a complex of connecting tunnels and raised walkways, and several smaller buildings and needs several hours exploration.
	www.telecom.net.et /~gcms/visitGondar.htm (303 words)

	Gondarlink \| Traveller's Guide \| Gondar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gondar is probably the most immediately impressive of Ethiopia's major ex-capitals, but it is perhaps less enduringly memorable than either Axum or Lalibela.
		Gondar is one of Ethiopia's largest cities, yet it has retained its friendly character and is generally considered to be one of the most welcoming towns on the 'tourist route'.
		Gondar is well known for its nightlife, with the greatest density of bars clustered in the backstreets behind the NTO.
	www.gondarlink.org.uk /travellers_guide/historic_route/gondar.shtml (930 words)

	Gondar - games of gondar
		Gondar (less commonly spelled Gonder) was the old imperial capital of Ethiopia and the historic Begemder province, now part of the Amhara region.
		Gondar was founded by Emperor Fasilidos around the year 1635, and grew as an agricultural and market town.
		The modern city of Gondar song of gondar is popular as a tourist attraction for its many picturesque ruins in the Royal Enclosure, from which the Emperors once reigned.
	www.meteoroloo.com /Met-Africa-E---K/Gondar.html (626 words)

	Mappic.org - Travelogue - "Gondar and Bahar Dar, Ethiopia"
		How the emperor decided on Gondar as his capitol is not clear, but there is a legend that states that the Angel Raphael appeared to Emperor Lebna and told to build a capitol in a city that started with the letter "G." A couple of places starting with "G" were tried but without success.
		Where the people of Gondar seem to be inheritors of a once illustrious capitol, the people of Axum seem to be as surprised and baffled by what's been discovered in their town as anyone else.
		From Gondar it was another bus ride to Bahar Dar, which sits on lake Tana, the source of the Nile.
	mappic.org /viewTravelogue.php?id=94 (3047 words)

	Travel in Gondar - Eritrea - Africa - Culture - WorldTravelGate.net®-
		The traditional Ethiopian house around Gondar is a circular 'tukul' with a thatched roof and woven walls, often packed with mud and straw to keep out the wind and the rain.
		Gondar is also the home of one of Ethiopia's main teaching hospitals, the Gondar Medical College.
		The air is heavy with the tang of spices, onions and incense, the latter for accompanying the traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony that is the necessary sign of welcome even in a country 'tukul'.
	www.africatravelling.net /ethiopia/gondar/gondar_culture.htm (708 words)

	Gondar and the Simien Mountains of Ethiopia
		The castles and churches of the ancient capital of Gondar, the rock carved churches of Lalibela, the island monasteries on Lake Tana: all these are now easily seen and can be combined with a visit to Ras Dejen (4543m) in a two week trip thanks to an efficient and relatively cheap internal flight system.
		During the rainy summer season crops grow well on the rich volcanic soils of the highland plateau; the land is green but roads are very muddy.
		Gondar Airport is 15km from the town (about $5 for taxi).
	www.kilimanjaro.cc /eam/gondar.htm (939 words)

	Wonders of the African World - Episodes - The Holy Land - Wonders
		Gondar, with its spectacular castles, was the capital of the Ethiopia kingdom from the 17
		Gondar declined during the chaotic Era of the Princes (1706-1853 A.D.), when powerful local warlords dominated the emperors who lived among the crumbling palaces.
		Today Gondar is an important regional economic and cultural center and the capital of Gondar province.
	www.pbs.org /wonders/Episodes/Epi4/4_wondr6.htm (335 words)

	Muslims of Gondar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gondar had rich merchants who brought commodities from Massawa and Matamma and distributed them to retail traders who in turn had established commercial relations throughout northwestern Ethiopia.
		They sold the commodities in the weekly Saturday market of Gondar or in the network of local (balagar) markets, which were located within a few hours walk from the town.
		The Muslims of Gondar adapted a code of strict social control within their community and were able to monitor the acculturation process of the state.
	www.cfee-fces.org /code/abdu3.htm (1409 words)

	Welcome to Bishangari!!! Ethiopia's 1st Eco Lodge !! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The fabled castles of Gondar, subject of poems and novels for centuries, continue to inspire wonder over 300 years after they were mysteriously constructed deep in the continent of Africa.
		Gondar is now an easy flight from Addis Ababa, or a scenic drive over good roads.
		During the glorious days when Gondar was the capital of the Ethiopian Empire, each succeeding Emperor built a castle to surpass that of his predecessor.
	bishangari.com /gondar.htm (336 words)

	GONDAR
		GONDAR: surrounded by the lower hills of the Southern Semien Mountains, lies at 2,200 m.
		At this time, Gondar became the royal capital city of the country in subsequent years; several castles were built, each unique in size and architecture.
		Gondar is a city rich in fabulous history and ancient monuments.
	www.exploreabyssinia.com /GONDAR.htm (132 words)

	Gondar Ethiopia Travel and Tourism :: by Nazret.com.
		Gondar became the capital of Ethiopia during the reign of Emperor Fasilidas (1632-1667), who was responsible for the building of the first of a number of castle-like palaces to be found here.
		The oldest and the most impressive of Gondar's imperial structures is the two-storeyed palace of Emperor Fasilidas, which is built of roughly hewn brown basalt stones held together with mortar.
		As a result, Gondar declined in importance and was subsequently looted in the 1880s by the Sudanese Dervishes.
	www.nazret.com /travel/gondar.php (183 words)

	Gash Gebru Kassa: The Eminent Citizen of Gondar
		In the calm background of his home in Gondar, he recalls the good times he had as a playwright when his productions were staged, among others, in Asmara, Mekelle, Dessie, Jimma and a host of other towns.
		Right from the early years of the Ethiopian revolution of 1974, he was involved in the provision of a safe passage for many young Ethiopians who were fleeing the country for fear of persecution by the military government.
		“Gondar being where it is, I have helped very many people escape to the Sudan when they were fleeing for fear of their lives,” He remembers.
	www.addistribune.com /Archives/2002/04/26-04-02/Gash.htm (1421 words)

	gondar
		As our minibus rolled into Gondar, after a short flight from Lalibela, there was ample evidence that here was an area destined for long range development as a destination resort.
		Gondar was Ethiopia's capital and principal city during the reign of Emperor Fasilidas in the 17th century.
		These treasures of Gondar include the stone bathhouse of Emperor Fasiladas and the ruined Palace of Kusquam.
	www.eatic.org /gondar.htm (702 words)

	The View from Gondar
		Gondar stretches out below you, with the road in from the south clearly visible so you can retrace your drive into town.
		Although Gondar long ago lost it’s glorious place as the centre of the Ethiopian Empire, it retains symbols of this past.
		Gondar was an insignificant place beforehand, Fasilides probably chose it as his capital to get away from his father’s capital of Gorgora.
	www.addistribune.com /Archives/2000/05/12-05-00/The.htm (1506 words)

	ethiobserver
		And Gondar now has an oil repository and the oil from Gondar is distributed to the rest of Ethiopia.
		Even the people of Canada and America have their respective political problems, but since they are economically developed, and the vast majority of their population lives comfortably, the political issues have become secondary, and that is why most of their population pays little or no attention to it.
		So many people have called their family in Gondar to verify the authenticity of the “news.” I assure you it is false, and it is a lie, and it is propaganda.
	www.ethioobserver.net /gondar3.htm (6406 words)

	Gondar
		They fought over Gondar, and the collisions of the great magics they unleashed caught her amidst the fury.
		This is out of respect to Gondar herself, and also because there is a danger that the use of strong godly magic may loosen the bonds that hold Quetass within the Underdark.
		Those who honour the gods and Gondar are to be reborn to live as mortals once again.
	www.angelfire.com /in/Gondar/gods.html (557 words)

	Semien Gondar Zone - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Semien Gondar (or "North Gondar") is a Zone in the Ethiopian Amhara Region.
		This Zone is named for the city of Gondar, the capital of Ethiopia until the mid-19th century, which has often been used as a name for the 20th century province of Begemder.
		Semien Gondar is bordered on the south by Lake Tana, Mirab (West) Gojjam and the Benishangul-Gumuz Region, on the west by Sudan, on the north by the Tigray Region, on the east by Wag Hemra and on the southeast by Debub Gondar.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Semien_Gondar_Zone (404 words)

	Gondar - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		It is a regional trade center and a tourist destination.
		Once Ethiopia's largest city and a center of religion and art, Gondar served as the capital of Ethiopia from c.1635 to 1867.
		The city had a large concentration of Falashas (Ethiopian Jews), but most have emigrated to Israel.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-gondar.html (162 words)

	Gondar
		En el centro de este desarrollo, la ciudad de Gondar era conocida por sus celebraciones medievales, brillantes ornamentos y extravagantes ceremonias.
		Distancia : 738 Km Día 1 : Vuelo a Gondar.
		Distancia : 880 Km Día 1 : Vuelo a Gondar.
	spaneth.tripod.com /html/gondar.html (715 words)

	Gondar
		Gondar is 50 kilometres north of Lake Tana, 500 kilometres north of Addis Ababa and nestles in the foothills of the Simien mountains at 2,200 metres above sea level.
		Gondor was the capital of Ethiopia from the rise of Fasilades to the fall of Tewodros (1855-68) which is reflected in the many castles and palaces in the city.
		There is now a direct bus service between Gondar and Shire (Inda silase) leaving at 0630 from both Gondar and Shire.
	www.selamta.net /gondar.htm (507 words)

	Ethiopia - Gondar
		Gondar remained a centre for Culture and trade for two centuries.
		Founded by Emperor Fasilidas in 1636, it is famous for its many medieval castles and the design and decoration of its churches.
		The city retains an atmosphere of antique charm mingled with an impression of mystery and violence.
	www.timelessethiopia.com /gondar.html (89 words)

	Gondar94may
		Table 1 shows the figures presented for North Gondar in the revised RRC appeal of April 1994, the regional RRB in Bahir Dar (March 1994) and the zonal RRB in Gondar (April 1994).
		Of the nine weredas of South Gondar zone, five weredas of Simada, Ibnat, Lay Gayint, Tach Gayint and Libo Kemkem are considered drought-affected.
		In the South Gondar zone, displaced and ex-servicemen have received some assistance by the EOC and RRB (527 beneficiaries in March and 4,773 beneficiaries in April).
	www.africa.upenn.edu /eue_web/Gondar94may.htm (1994 words)

	wrecks egypt gondar
		The new Commander of the Gondar was the experienced Lieutenant F. Brunetti, former Commander of the Iride.
		On September 21, 1940, the Gondar left her base in La Spezia (Italy), heading to the Italian base in Tobruk: she was going to attack the British Fleet in Alexandria.
		On September 30, the Gondar was attacked by British destroyers and by a British seaplane Short Sunderland.
	www.sportesport.it /wrecksEG012.htm (349 words)

	Muslims of Gondar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Muslims merchants of Gondar dominated the trade of the wider Red Sea region and mastered the techniques involved in long-distances trade and thereby came to preponderate in the commerce of Gondar
		The establishment of Gondar as the imperial capital, during the reign of Fasiladas (1632-1667), coincided with the return of relative peace to a kingdom wrecked for a hundred years by warfare and rebellion.
		In due course, I was able to conduct further field work on the Muslims of Gondar and their relations with the Christian elite.
	www.cfee-fces.org /code/abdu.htm (1310 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Gondar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Tana or Tsana, largest lake of Ethiopia, c.1,400 sq mi (3,630 sq km), S of Gondar.
		It is fed by more than 60 streams, one of which is regarded as the source of the Blue Nile.
		From Massawa he struck inland for Gondar, then the capital of Ethiopia.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Gondar (323 words)

	weavershand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Later this was "rediscovered" by a Mr Paul Henze in the spring of 1995.
		I was sent a colour xerox of a slide this man took, and I can plainly see it is so similar to the Gondar church hangings as to make it almost certain that it was woven at a similar or maybe even the same workshop (but where was that?).
		There is a photo of the hanging in an article on how the Gondar Hanging was stabilized by conservators.
	www.weavershand.com /gondar.html (672 words)

	Gondar Journal: The Historical Route of Northern Ethiopia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		That afternoon though we were off via another minibus for Gondar, where we expected the real wonders to begin, so we salved our disappointment with an excellent lunch at the Ghion Hotel and headed off over the hills to Gondar.
		Gondar is a major city in the north, and you clearly get a sense of increase industry and modernity as you approach from the south – the new university buildings on the right, the brewery and a number of modest industrial facilities.
		The route from Gondar to Axum goes right over the Simien Mountains, which we would not be trekking through but which fascinated us and we gazed out the windows eagerly as the road climbed outside Gondar.
	realtravel.com /gondar-journals-j2397495.html (3183 words)

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