Fasilides' Bath, Royal bathing complex in Gondar, Ethiopia.
The two-story stone palace rises from a rectangular pool surrounded by high walls with turrets and domed features at each corner point.
Emperor Fasilides commissioned this bathing complex during his reign from 1632 to 1667, establishing it as part of Gondar's new imperial capital.
The bath fills with water each January 19th for Timket celebrations, when Ethiopian Orthodox Christians gather to commemorate Jesus's baptism.
Visitors can access the bath complex throughout the year, though the pool remains empty except during the annual Timket festival.
Ancient banyan trees have integrated their extensive root systems into the structure's walls, creating a natural fusion of architecture and vegetation.
Location: Gondar
GPS coordinates: 12.61746,37.45716
Latest update: June 17, 2025 18:51
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