Ethiopia

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Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a fascinating country with rich culture, beautiful countryside and nice people. It is one of the oldest christian civilizations in the world. The small settlement Lalibela preserved the biggest ethiopian attraction: rock hewn churches from 13th century.

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St. Georgis, Lalibela, 13th c.

Yemrehanna Kristos, 12th c., at Lalibela

Entrance into Gabriel-Rufael, Lalibela,
13th c.

Orthodox priest in Lalibela.

Bet Amanuel, Lalibela, 13th c.

Emperor Fasiladas' castle in Gonder, 17th c.

Beautiful painting on the ceiling in the church
Berhan Selassie in Gonder, 17th c.

Colourful parasols are used during church
services in the open air.

Production of tella, refreshing drink made
from grain.

Coffee ceremony is an expression of
ethiopian hospitality.

Harar, old muslim town, is the only walled
town in Ethiopia.

An old tradition in Harar: feeding of hyenas

St. Georgis, Lalibela, 13th c.	Yemrehanna Kristos, 12th c., at Lalibela
Entrance into Gabriel-Rufael, Lalibela, 13th c.	Orthodox priest in Lalibela.
Bet Amanuel, Lalibela, 13th c.	Emperor Fasiladas' castle in Gonder, 17th c.
Beautiful painting on the ceiling in the church Berhan Selassie in Gonder, 17th c.	Colourful parasols are used during church services in the open air.
Production of tella, refreshing drink made from grain.	Coffee ceremony is an expression of ethiopian hospitality.
Harar, old muslim town, is the only walled town in Ethiopia.	An old tradition in Harar: feeding of hyenas