Harar

Harar is a historic walled city in eastern Ethiopia and a center of Islamic culture. Its old town, known as Harar Jugol, is enclosed by stone gates and walls.

Harar Jugol: The historic walled town of Harar, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its alleys, houses, and defensive walls form the historic core of Harar.
Harar city walls: The historic stone fortifications and gates surrounding Harar’s old town. The walls define Harar Jugol’s boundaries and remain a visible emblem of the city.
Harari traditional houses: Distinctive Harari homes with colorful interiors, built-in storage, and raised platforms. Their design expresses household customs within the dense old town.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A place recognized under the World Heritage Convention for outstanding universal value. Harar Jugol received this designation in 2006 for its historic urban character.
Emirate of Harar: A nineteenth-century Muslim state centered on Harar in eastern Ethiopia. The emirate made Harar a political capital as well as a religious center.
Harari language: A Semitic language traditionally spoken by the Harari people. Its continued use reflects Harar’s distinct local identity.
Harar hyena feeding: A local practice in which hyena men feed wild spotted hyenas near Harar. The practice has become a conspicuous part of Harar’s contemporary public image.
Menelik II: Emperor of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913, who expanded the Ethiopian state. His forces’ capture of Harar in 1887 ended the emirate’s independence.
Adal Sultanate: A medieval and early modern Muslim sultanate in the Horn of Africa. Harar’s early history is tied to the wider Islamic states of the Horn.
Jami Mosque: A historic mosque in Harar’s old town and a major center of Muslim worship. The mosque anchors religious life inside the walled city.

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