Friday, March 4, 2011

Gates of Harar

There are five gates into the old walled city of Harar, which is otherwise surrounded by a wall thick enough that there are houses within it. According to our guide, it was built in the 1500's by the Hararai people for defense from the local Oromo tribe.

Assumiy Bari (Fallana Gate)




Badri Bari (Buda Gate)




Sugud Aat Bari (Sanga Gate)




Argoba Bari (Erer Gate)




Asaemin Bari (Showa Gate)


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