Dirre Sheik Hussein Religious, Cultural and Historical Site
Dirre Sheik Hussein is part of the Tentative list of Ethiopia in order to qualify for inclusion in the World Heritage List.
Dirre Sheik Hussein is an Islamic holy site and a centre of pilgrimage. It dates from the 10th or 12th century (sources vary on that). It comprises a walled compound with white colored and conical domes of tombs and mosques scattered within. Two annual celebrations are held at the site that attract pilgrims from afar.
Map of Dirre Sheik Hussein Religious, Cultural and Historical Site
Load mapThe coordinates shown for all tentative sites were produced as a community effort. They are not official and may change on inscription.
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Site Info
- Full Name
- Dirre Sheik Hussein
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Added
- 2011
- Type
- Cultural
- Categories
- Religious structure - Islamic
- Link
- By ID