1000 year old City, Ethiopia

Kids playing in the streets of Harar

Ah, Harar. I have to admit while editing and preparing these posts, I have let out a bit of sigh each time. I miss it so much. While Harar is a small town, and one you can easily see in a day or two, it is a place you will want to spend much longer in. And while it isn't perfect, with the effects of the local chat trade being clearly evident (chat is native plant to the Horn of Africa. When the leaves are chewed, it acts like an amphetamine stimulant), its positives far outweigh any…

Explore the ancient city of Harar! 🕌 Wander through 99 mosques and colorful markets. Book your cultural tour at https://www.africasafaris-tours.com/ethopia-safaris-tours/. Let's discover together! Colorful narrow alleyway in the walled city of Harar

THIS IS THE MAIN GATE IN HARAR THAT GIVES ACCESS TO THE CENTER OF THE OLD CITY. MANY PEOPLE DON'T KNOW THIS BUT HARAR I

Eastern Ethiopia. Mostly Muslim, it is worlds apart from the rest of the country, which is mainly Orthodox Christian. In the main city of the region, Harar, lies Harar Jugol, the fortified enclosure whose walls were built between the 13th and 16th centuries.

Ethiopia. Harar is "considered 'the fourth holy city' of Islam" with 82 mosques, three of which date from the 10th century, and 102 shrines.

https://flic.kr/p/bA2JUv | Harar mosque - Ethiopia | Harar (or Harrar or Harer) is an eastern city in Ethiopia. The city is located on a hilltop at 1885 meters. For centuries, Harar has been a major commercial centre, linked by the trade routes with the rest of Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian Peninsula. Harar Jugol has been listed in the World Heritage by UNESCO. It is "considered 'the fourth holy city' of Islam" with nearly 100 mosques, three of which date from the 1...