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Palace of Iyasu I
To the palace's northeast is the saddle-shaped Palace of Iyasu I, with its unusual vaulted
ceiling. The son of Yohannes I, Iyasu I (r 1682-1706) is considered the greatest ruler of
the Gonderine period. The palace used to be sumptuously decorated with gilded Venetian
mirrors and chairs, with gold leaf, ivory and beautiful paintings adorning the walls. Visit-
