City
Debre Birhan
Culture & heritage
About Debre Birhan
Amhara — highland Shewan town
Founded in 1456 by Emperor Zara Yaqob after a miraculous "mountain of light," Debre Birhan sits at 2,840 m. Today it's a center for sheep wool, knitwear and the gateway to Menz highlands and the rare Ethiopian wolf.
Highlights
- Wool & knitwear cooperatives
- Menz highland trekking
- Ethiopian wolf habitat
- Cool highland climate