Discovering Jimma, Ethiopia: A Hidden Gem of History, Nature, and Culture Nestled in the heart of southwestern Ethiopia, Jimma is a city that blends a rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and a warm sense of community. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or simply an adventurous traveler, Jimma has something special to offer. A Historical Treasure Jimma is renowned for its historical significance, serving as the capital of the Gibe Kingdom during the 19th century. One of its key attractions is the Abba Jifar Palace , which stands as a monument to the legacy of King Abba Jifar II, a ruler celebrated for his governance and contributions to the region. Walking through the palace, visitors can experience Ethiopia's royal history and marvel at the traditional Gibe architecture. Coffee Capital of Ethiopia Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, and Jimma holds a special place in its coffee culture. The nearby Kaffa region , from which coffee derives its na...
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞
The seat of the most powerful kingdom in the southwest, the palace of Aba Jifar II is a marvel of architecture that has stood the test of time and recalls an era when Jimma led the region in development and scholarship. Today, the beautiful Masaraa atop Jiren is one of the most important destinations in the country, one you should visit along with all that Jimma and the southwest offer. Abba Jifar was born in 1852 to Abba Gommooli and Gumay At the age of 15, his father, Abba Gommool, died.
Abba Jifar has various names 1)Tulluu
2)Muhammad ibn David
3)Abba Jifar
When his father died, he ruled the country with his mother in Gumay for 3 years
the reason they ruled with their mother was because Abba Jifar was 15 years old at the time and he was too young for the ability to rule the country
When he turned 18, he began to rule the country completely which they ruled from 1878 to Their name is called Hill as a country the reason they are called hills is because of their height They are 2 meters and 10 centimeters tall Their name by which they were called to Islam is Muhammad ibn Dawud
As an honorary title, he is called Abba Jifar A/Gommool The Abba Jifar Palace is located on a hill Jireen is located 7 km from Jimma town and 3 km from Jimma Hospital The palace was built by an Indian named #tikem In its construction there are some devices that came from India for example there is a device as a technical device that prevents the wind from blowing on the house when the wind blows on the roof of their palace in frontthe emirate-like one on the tower has Four directions n the north direction
Southern direction
Direction of the east
Direction west
all these 4 directions are the directions in which control is conducted
In the palace there is a meadow or place where the cadres or their servants play
and there is a place where the king is Abba Jifar and watches his cadres playing with various things When the palace was built, the people of Jimma area contributed by collecting killee or eggsthe construction of the tower was originally made of bricks and mortar and the walls or walls were on both of these The Abba Jifar Palace was built in
the cost of construction is estimated at 400 kg of gold and 65,000 Australian Dollars(Mantar).
There is a separate male and female mosque in the palace and there is a separation of male and female recitation areas When they entered this castle at the beginning or on the door is written Laailahaillallah Muhammadan Rasuulallah Next
Abubkri
Umar
Usman
Aliyyii
There is a written statement Abba Jifar made his seat where he lived and helped his people as a whole, especially the Muslim people in cash different landscapes by giving them For the first time, it was King Abba Jifar who made Islam spread throughout the country Abba Jifar built a house for his people in Makkah, Saudi Arabia our people go to Makkah for Umrah and Hajj and settle here this place is only 300 meters north History also tells us that they took land from Medina Thus King Abba Jifar lived from 1878 to 1932 E.C.
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