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| Gondar was the center of the Ethiopian Empire in the 17th and 18th centuries , known for its magnificient castles and churches Gondar , located in the foothills of The Semen Mountains , became the capital of Ethiopia during the reign of Emperor Fassiledes (1632-1667) , who built the first of the many castles. Gondar , during this time was a thriving center of theology , trade and the arts. Debre Berhan Sellasse and Qusquam are some of the churches found in Gondar. The churches of Gondar contain ancient Gondarine manuscripts.. |
| We can also find the palace of Fassilede's son Emperor Yohannes (1667-1682) , the palace of Yohannes's son , Emperor Eyasu I (1682-1706) , the large hall of Emperor Dawit II (1716-1721) , the hall of emperor Emperor Bekeffa (1722-1730) , and the palace of Empress Mentewab (1730-1799) Emperor Fassiledes's bath is filled with water once a year for Timket ceremony (Epiphany, when Christ is believed to have been baptized in the Jordan). |
| In the 19th century emperor Theodros moved his government to Debre Tabor and Mekdela. |
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