Sebara Dildiy, also commonly known as the Portuguese Bridge or the Fasil Bridge, is a 17th-century Ethiopian bridge built over the Abbay River during the Gondarine period. It is located to the north east of Mota in Misraq Gojjam Zone of the Amhara Region. The bridge is 60m in length and 4m in width. The bridge was built by Emperor Fasilides during the mid 17th century.
The Sebara Dildiy
Fasilides, also known as Fasil, Basilide, or Basilides, was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1632 to his death on 18 October 1667, and a member of the Solomonic dynasty. His throne name was Alam Sagad.
Mural depicting Emperor Fasilides at Ura Kidane Mehret Church, Ethiopia
Sebara Dildiy (broken bridge in Amharic) was one of seven stone bridges built over the Blue Nile River during Fasilides reign.
Stamp depicting Emperor Fasil and Gonder by Afewerk Tekle