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# The City of Gondar
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/africas-great-civilizations/extras/africas-great-civilizations-city-gondar-africas-great-civilizations/
- Published: 2026-01-16T20:05:19.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-03T15:31:08.000Z
- Description: Travel to the ancient city of Gondar in Africa's Great Civilizations.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Africa's Great Civilizations, #ZZZ_Show_5cf2e9f1-937c-4732-9df7-3909fd8e98ab, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Extra_fc6a6396-55e3-45cc-a229-d76881c3e45e, #extra

Prior to the establishment of Gondar, the capitals of Ethiopia moved seasonally, whereas in Gondar, settlements remained in the same place for hundreds of years, into the 18th century. Given this stability in terms of place, the empire’s power was consolidated. Learn more in Africa's Great Civilizations with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premiering at 9/8c February 27 on PBS.