📜 Bronze replica of a seven-ton artillery mortar, named Sebastopol, commissioned by Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II.
🔍 Located in a traffic circle in Addis Ababa, commemorating the original weapon built by the emperor's hostages.
🏛️ Learn about Ethiopian history and Emperor Tewodros II's efforts to modernize his military.
📸 Easy access for photos in central Addis Ababa.
📍 Significant landmark on Tewodros Square.
💤 It's a replica, not the original historical artifact.
🗺️ Original mortar is located far away on Magdala Hill, requiring significant travel and trekking.
Free roadside parking available near Tewodros Square.
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