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Ethiopian Treasures - Emperor Yohannes IV Castle - Mekele (247 words) |
 | Mekele is situated on the bottom of hills, and was founded by Emperor Yohannes IV as his capital when he relocated his power base from Debra Berhane to Mekele in 1881. |
| Mekele is a useful base from which to visit the rock-hewn churches around Tigray such as the Churches of "Abraha wa Atsebah" in Wukro. |
| Mekele is an important city for the Tigrayan economy. |
| Gondarlink | Traveller's Guide | Mekele (637 words) |
| Mekele is the capital of Tigre and one of the largest towns in Ethiopia. |
| Mekele is a likeable place, with good facilities and the welcoming air that is so typical of Tigre, and although it lacks bona fide tourist attractions, it would be just about the perfect place to break for a day between long bus trips or rest up after a few days hiking in Gheralta. |
| The small village of Chelekot, 17 km south of Mekele, is known for its attractive green setting, and for the Selasie Chelekot Church, a circular construction that is one of the most beautiful churches in the country, and which is also rich in church treasures. |
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