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Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia: A Guide to the Remote Churches of an Ancient Land

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Ethiopia is a land of hidden treasures and a few of the greatest are its remote churches whose richly decorated interiors amaze and astound with their vibrant colours and unusual illustration Yet steeped in ancient legend and steadily positioned in remote locations a true appreciation and understanding of these unique churches and their spectacular work of art has been restricted to a make a selection few Now in Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia Maria-Jose Friedlander provides a unique guide to the churches their architecture and decoration Ranging from the rock-hewn churches of the Tigray region to the spectacular timber-built cave church of Yemrehane Krestos Maria-Jose Friedlander provides detailed descriptions of the wonderful work of art and of the stories at the back of them Among the wall paintings contain inscriptions in Geez – the ancient language of Ethiopia – and full translations of these scripts are given Detailed plans show the exact location of the paintings inside the churches and the superb colour photographs by Bob Friedlander show the many aspects of the churches and their decoration in wealthy detail

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