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Atse Yohannes IV Palace
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Yohannes IV was crowned by Dejazmach Kassa of Tigray in 1872. Even though his power was based in Debre Berhan, he relocated to Meqelle in the same year. Yohannes was a committed Christian, Nationalist, and a great military leader. When he built his palace, he made sure the palace was surrounded by churches to show his dedication to Christianity. This lased right up to his death in 1889 at the battle of Metema. The palace now serves as a museum. The Emperor’s throne, royal bed, ceremonial dress, rifles and many other valuable historical collections can be seen in the palace.
Chele' Anqua Falls
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Chele’anqua is a name given to a fall found in the village of Debri just 6Km south of Mekelle. The village can be reached from different pathways that diverge from the city: from Hawlti monument and from Adi-Hawsi settlement. After passing a flat agricultural land locally known as “Maida Debri” one can visit the village which is the major supplier of guava fruit to Mekelle. Debri holds a remarkable waterfall in itself. Cruising like a missile the water falls some 300 meters deep into a gorge. The dangling cliff is made of huge black basalt rock and seems wisely curved to fit with the water and create a graceful view.
Chelekot Silassie
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The small village of Chelekot (aka Celicut), set on a green hill 17km south of Mekelle, was a far more important settlement than the modern capital in the early 19th century. Chelekot housed the court of the Tigrayan prince Ras Wolde Sellasie, who, prior to his death in 1816, was probably the most powerful regional ruler in Ethiopia at a time when the imperial court at Gonder had little influence beyond its immediate vicinity.
Dejatch Abreha's Castle
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It was built by Dejatch Abraha (1906-1916 G.C) with the intention of creating a new settlement in the southern part of Mekelle. At present, the castle serves as a magnificent hotel.
Why someone should visit Mekele City
Mekelle city is one of the ancient and most pleasant places to visit in Ethiopia. It is located between altitudes of 2000-2200 meters above sea level and has a moderate climatic condition.The average annual rainfall ranges from 50-250mm and the average mean temperature is 19 degree celsius. It has a total population of 200,000 out of which 91.3 are followers of Orthodox Christianity.