Sunday, March 3, 2013

The City of Gondar

Upon arrival in Gondar, we checked into our hotel and ate lunch. After, we visited the castle compound and explored the 17th century castles of Emperor Fasiledas, Yohannes, Eyasu, David, Bakaffa and Queen Mentiwab.

We also visited the bath of Fasildas and the church of Debre Berhan Selassie with famous wall paintings.

The paintings of the disciplines and of Jesus resembled Ethiopian people. The features such as brown skin and long hair reminded me of the natives. These depictions are much different than that portrayed through Eurocentric historiography.

Check them out below and share your thoughts.

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Wendiana Jones



































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