Abuna Yemata Guh
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Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church located in the Hawzen woreda of the Tigray Region, Ethiopia. It is situated at a height of 2,580 metres (8,460 ft)[1] and has to be climbed on foot to reach. It is notable for its dome and wall paintings dating back to the 5th century and its architecture.[2]
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Abuna Yem'ata Guh | |
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ኣቡና የማታ ጉሕ | |
13.9152603°N 39.343071°E / 13.9152603; 39.343071 | |
Country | Ethiopia |
Denomination | Ethiopian Orthodox |
History | |
Status | Church |
Dedication | Saint Abba Yem'ata |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Architectural type | Chapel |
Style | Monolithic |
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Materials | Sandstone |
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