Harar Jugol: The Living Museum of the East

Harar Jugol, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a city like no other. Enclosed by a 16th century wall, its maze of nearly a hundred mosques and shrines has earned it the title of the fourth holiest city in Islam. Every turn in its narrow alleys reveals vibrant houses painted in pinks and blues.

But Harar is most famous for its 'hyena men', who have developed a unique, peaceful relationship with the wild hyenas that roam the city at night. It is a place where the past isn't just preserved; it's lived in every cup of spiced tea and every shared meal.