Aba Jifar Palace is the most important heritage site in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, and a symbol of Oromia cultural identity. Located on the outskirts of the city of Jimma, the capital of the region, the current Palace was built by King Aba Jifar II in the 1880s on a site located seven kilometers north of Jimma and chosen by the King’s father.

It was the largest and most powerful of the five kingdoms of Gibe. The five kingdoms were Jimma, Ennarya, Gera, Guma, and Gomma. After Aba Jifar, I ruled for 25 years the next very strong ruler, Aba Jifer II came to power. Aba Jifer II ruled from 1878 to 1932.

Although Aba Jifar Palace is a highly important structure in Oromia, and a protected historic monument in Ethiopia, its condition is a cause of serious concern. The Palace is the oldest, largest and best preserved surviving example of traditional wooden architecture in Jimma.

Mar 31, 2021 · Aba Jifar Palace is the most important heritage site in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia, and a symbol of Oromia cultural identity. Located on the outskirts of the city of Jimma, the capital of the region, the current Palace was built by King Aba Jifar II in the 1880s on a site located seven kilometers north of Jimma and chosen by the King’s father.

Looking more out of America’s Wild West than the Kafa kingdom, the increasingly fragile Palace of Abba Jiffar looks as if a strong wind could blow it away. It sits atop a hill 7km northeast of Jimma's town centre, near the village of Jiren, and has views back down over Jimma that are worth the price of admission alone.

Nov 5, 2018 · “Together, these funds will make it possible to undertake the most comprehensive conservation project ever at Aba Jiffar Palace, including not only urgent timber conservation, but also significant work on masonry elements, drainage, roofing, fixtures, and fitting,” he added.

Towards the end of 1860’s king Abba Jifar built his palace at Jiren which cost him 400 kgs of gold and 65,000 Maria Theresa coins and still stands with unique architecture today.

Nov 3, 2019 · As a museum, Aba Jifar is displaying many ancient artifacts of the royal family and other heritages. Though it has endured the tide of time, it has not been immune against fragmentation. Its wooden elements such as fascia boards, column capitals and decorated brackets are on the brink of falling down.

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