Gondar Enters "Second Era of Civilization", Says DPM Temesgen

Addis Ababa, November 7, 2025 (ENA) – Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has declared the beginning of what he termed Gondar’s “second era of civilization”, marking a major new chapter in the historic city's revival.

In a message he shared on social media, the Deputy Prime Minister reflected on the extensive restoration of Fasiledes Castle and noted that the centuries-old structure had been "waiting for its death after being neglected for four hundred years."

Temesgen praised the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for spearheading the monument's revitalization, asserting that the landmark has now "risen like an eagle."

The DPM also highlighted significant infrastructure upgrades across the city. He specifically pointed to the renovation of the Gondar road from Azazo to Piazza, describing the rebuilt route as "beautiful, useful, and comfortable" and a key symbol of the city's transformation.

Furthermore, Temesgen drew attention to the revitalization of the Megech River project, once considered stagnant.

"The story of Megech, which was a story of never-ending and standing still, has changed today; it has become an example of falling and rising, of being tired and getting stronger.”

Concluding his statement, DPM Temesgen affirmed that the river has "turned and crossed a crucial milestone," which he sees as the dawn of Gondar’s renewed civilization.