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    The document outlines the major periods and features of Ethiopian architectural history, including pre-Axumite and Axumite cities and religious structures from ancient times; medieval rock-hewn churches and construction techniques at Lalibela; Islamic influences in the city of Harar seen in residential houses and tombs; historic monuments from the era of Gondar; Indian influences on buildings in Addis Ababa; and traditional vernacular structures used as homes across Ethiopia.

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    The document outlines the major periods and features of Ethiopian architectural history, including pre-Axumite and Axumite cities and religious structures from ancient times; medieval rock-hewn churches and construction techniques at Lalibela; Islamic influences in the city of Harar seen in residential houses and tombs; historic monuments from the era of Gondar; Indian influences on buildings in Addis Ababa; and traditional vernacular structures used as homes across Ethiopia.

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    Pre Axumite and Axumite

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    The document outlines the major periods and features of Ethiopian architectural history, including pre-Axumite and Axumite cities and religious structures from ancient times; medieval rock-hewn churches and construction techniques at Lalibela; Islamic influences in the city of Harar seen in residential houses and tombs; historic monuments from the era of Gondar; Indian influences on buildings in Addis Ababa; and traditional vernacular structures used as homes across Ethiopia.

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    Ethiopian History of Architecture

    Contents and focus areas

    1. Pre Axumite and Axumite /ancient/


     Cave painting
     Major cities and settlements
     Expressionism of Religious symbol
     Wall Details
     Properties and principles of Axumite Architecture
     Exemplary buildings
    2. Lalibela/ Medieval/
     Detailing character (Window and door Detailing)
     Form detailing of Churches
     Building Characters (Monolithic Church)
     Construction Techniques of Lalibela Architecture
     Caves and Passages
    3. Harar
     Islamic influence
     City and Environment
     Stairs, Minarets and Tomb
     Residential Houses
     Interior Adornments (Decoration)
    4. Gondar
     Portuguese built Bridge and Gorgora
     Historic Monuments
    5. Addis Ababa
     Indian influence building
     Modern simplistic Building
    6. Vernacular Architecture
     Ethiopian vernacular Architecture and the house they live in

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