Timeline of Addis Ababa
The following is a historical events of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, including its formation prior to 20th century by chronology. == Prior to 20th century == 15th century – "Barara" was identified as possible location of the city 1450 – Italian cartographer, Fra Mauro depicted the city standing between Mounts Zikwala and Menegasha 1529 – Ethiopian-Adal War, the Adal Sultanate entirely sacked the city under general Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi .