Tomb of Emir Nur
Awwaalcha Amiir Nuur
The tomb of Emir Nur, the 16th-century ruler who built the Jugol Walls, is easy to spot thanks to its striking green beehive-shaped dome.
Nur ibn Mujahid was the 16th-century Emir of Harar. He built the Jugol Walls to defend the city against Oromo raids and is regarded as the guardian of Harar. His tomb stands on a small square near the center of the Old Town. Its knobbed, beehive-shaped dome is painted green and makes for a very photogenic sight. The interior is generally closed to non-Muslim visitors, but you can photograph the tomb up close from outside. Several nearby saints' tombs and mosques can be visited with a guide. Admission is free, but dress modestly.
Opening hours
Exterior viewable all day
Nearby sights
- Sherif Harar City Museum (Ras Tafari's House)
- Medhane Alem Cathedral & Feres Megala
- Harar Jugol
- Arthur Rimbaud House
- Gidir Magala & Old Town Markets
- Harar Gate
- Harar Hyena Feeding
- Harar Brewery