Washa Mikael Rock Hewn Church, Addis Ababa

Name: Washa Mikael Rock Hewn Church
Address: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Washa Mikael Rock Hewn Church, Addis Ababa

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The Washa Mikael Rock Hewn Church is a rock-hewn semi-monolithic church located in the Yeka District of Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. Historians and the Ethiopian Orthodox Church date it back as far as the 4th century AD pointing to its resemblance to Aksumite era churches in other regions of Ethiopia and to the Sabaen artifacts found at the site of the church. They further explain that structures in and around the church show that the area was once used as a training ground for the horsemen of the Aksumite armies of King Ezana, arguing that the area was one of the territory held by the vast Kingdom of Aksum. It is a popular tourist destination. ()

Coordinates: 9°1'54"N, 38°40'16"E

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Nearby attractions include: St George's Cathedral, Monument to the Lion of Judah, Addis Mercato, Ethiopian National Theatre.

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Church
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Church
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