The Siege of Gondar: Ethiopia's Lost Golden City

In this episode, we travel to the 17th century to explore the rise and fall of Gondar, Ethiopia’s first permanent capital. While earlier episodes covered the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the ancient trade empire of Aksum, here we focus on Emperor Fasilides and his decision to establish a fixed seat of power in the north. We examine the architectural marvels of the Royal Enclosure, the cultural fusion seen in the castles, and the eventual decline of the city during the Scramble for Africa. Listen as Lucas and Luna discuss how Gondar became a center of learning, art, and diplomacy, and why it was eventually abandoned after the Oromo migrations and later conflicts reshaped the region’s political landscape.

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