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Addis Ababa (the name means 'new flower') is
of fairly recent origin - Menelik II founded the
city in 1887 but is an important administrative
centre not only for Ethiopia but also for the
whole of Africa. Situated in the foothills of the
Entoto Mountains and standing 2,400 metres
above sea level it is the third highest capital in
the world. The city has a population of about
four million.
Menelik II Mausoleum was built by Empress
Zewditu in 1917. It houses the remains of the
Emperor, his spouse and his daughter, Empress
Taytu and his daughter, Empress Zawditu,
respectively
Menelik II (1844-1913), is the emperor of
Abyssinia (1889-1910) who established
independence from Italy (he defeated the
Italians at Aduwa 1896) and expanded
Ethiopia's borders through military conquests
Menelik II can be named as father for modern Ethiopia. He was a russophile because he thought only Russia could be the
main ally of his policy of expansion of Ethiopia by reason of necessity to counteract the British colonial expansion, starting
with the war against the British.
This magnificent piece of
architecture was built in 1917
to house the tomb of Emperor
Menelik II (1844-1913). An
active church, the mausoleum
is also the final resting place
of Empress Taytu (1851-
1918), Menelik II's wife, and
Empress Zawditu (1876-
1930), who ruled Ethiopia after
her father's death.
Triple "royal arch" at the entrance is
an example of a "royal arch" in the
architectural sense. The Royal Arch
was the first Masonic degree to be
introduced beyond that of Master
Mason. Note that the phrase "royal
arch" has multiple meanings in the
inner secrets of Freemasonry, while
the number "three" is fundamental to
Masonic numerology
Giant turtles
This church was right across the courtyard
Dracaena steudneri, also
known as Dragon tree
Bougainvillea
 Emperors Menelik II
and Haile Selassie

Still in use as a church,

the mausoleum
temporarily held the
remains of Emperor
Haile Selassie after they
were recovered in 1990.
High up on the hill that
overlooks the city, two
lion statues guard each
entrance to the
mausoleum.
The staircase to the bell tower.
Built in 1917 by
Empress Zawditu,
the mausoleum is
located inside the
compound of
Emperor
Menelik's Palace
 The queen of Sheba has been called a variety of names by different peoples in
different times. To King Solomon of Israel she was the Queen of Sheba. The
Ethiopian people claim her as Makeda.
 A kebero is a double-headed, conical hand drum used in the traditional music of
Eritrea and Ethiopia. A piece of animal hide is stretched over each end, thus
forming a membranophone. A large version of the instrument is also used in
Orthodox Christian liturgical music, while smaller versions are used in secular
celebrations
Menelik II (1844 -1913), is the emperor
of Abyssinia (1889-1910)
Descending into the crypt
It houses the remains of
Menelik II, Empress Taitu,
Empress Zawditu, Abuna
Mateos, the Archbishop who
crowned Menelik, and Princess
Tsehai, daughter of Emperor
Haile Sellassie I.
The remains of
Archbishop
Matewos, known as
Abune Matewos,
who crowned
Menelik II.
 Text: Internet
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