Ethiopia: Illicit Construction, Renovation of Houses Pose Danger to World Heritage-Status Jugol Wall

23rd November 2022
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- One among many Ethiopian historical heritages inscribed by UNESCO as world heritages is the Jugol wall, which was built between the 13th and 16th centuries in a bid to serve as a protective barrier for Harar city found 525 km from the capital of Addis Abeba. Harar, being home to 82 mosques, is considered as the forth Islam holy city worldwide.

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