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| BAHIR DAR is located on the southern
shores of Lake Tana from where excursions by boat can be made to the
lake's islands and peninsulas and to the "Tissisal Falls",
(the most spectacular waterfalls of the country).The fascinating Blue
Nile Falls are situated 35 km southeast of Bahar Dar. The Blue Nile
draws its strength from the large reservoir, Lake Tana. Set at 1,830
in. above sea level. The lake includes more than 30 islands and peninsulas,
most of which shield ancient monasteries, decorated with wonderful
wall paintings from the 12th to the 20th century. Among its multitude
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| GONDAR surrounded by the lower hills
of the Southern Semien Mountains, lies at 2,200 m. above sea level.
"The City of the Castles" is one of Ethiopia's most fascinating
cities, founded by Emperor Fasilidas in 1632. At this time, Gondar
became the royal capital city of the country in subsequent years;
several castles were built, each unique in size and architecture.
Gondar is a city rich in fabulous history and ancient monuments. For
many centuries it was the center of fine arts, music, science, religion,
commerce and administration. The most interesting church of Gondar
is "Debre Berehan Selassie". This Trinity-Church is built
in a rectangular shape, its ceilings are decorated with beautiful
winged angels, and its walls with impressive scenes depicting biblical
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| LALIBELA set at 2,600 m. above sea
level in the rugged mountains in the northern end of Wollo, is the
most exciting attraction of the country. From here the Zagwe Dynasty
ruled the country for several centuries. Formerly known as Roha, the
town of Lalibela bears the name of its most famous king: "Lalibela"
(1181-1221 AC). He was the one who gave orders to carve the churches
out of solid rock. There are in total 11 amazing churches, some of
which are monolithic, architecturally unique buildings, finely carved,
some decorated with beautiful paintings. There is nothing that could
be more attractive than the fascinating and impressive churches with
their ancient architecture and carvings. The churches of Lalibela
are considered to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. Top |
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| AXUM is one of the most important
archaeological sites of Ethiopia. It is well known for its ruins of
the palace of the legendary Queen of Sheba who reigned around 1000
BC. The greatest mystery of all, however, is that the son of the Queen
of Sheba, Menelik I, first king of the Solomonic Dynasty, brought
with him the Ark of the Covenant from the Temple of Jerusalem to Axum.
The Ark of the Covenant is believed still to be kept in the Church
of St. Mary of Zion erected on the original location of the oldest
church of Ethiopia. The Axumite Kingdom's conversion to Christianity
in the 4th century makes Ethiopia, after Armenia and Georgia, the
third oldest Christian country. The site of the country's most ancient
city, shields and shelters a great number of priceless relics. Other
ancient sites are the 2,000 years old stelae, (some are even much
older), which are made from single blocks of granite carved to represent
multistory houses. Top |
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