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Secret Monastery in Ethiopian Mountains

Director of the Royal African Society Richard Dowden takes a look at the history of the secretive monastery of Debre Damo in Ethiopia.

Ethiopia: The Monastery At Debre Damo - History the Origin of Ethiopian Self-Confidence

African Arguments, 25 February 2014

No wonder the monastery at Debre Damo has survived unmolested for some 900 years among the vast Tigrayan Mountains of Northern Ethiopia. Read more »

The monastery at Debre Damo.

Ethiopia: Harnessing the Nation's Tourism Potential

Reporter, 25 January 2014

Though much has been said and sung about Ethiopia's tourism resource, the nation has barely made a dent into the huge prospective it is believed to be. The contribution of tourism… Read more »
Ethiopia: Historical Ethiopia

Reporter, 1 September 2007

Ethiopia is the epitome of the entire sub-Sahara ecosystem where rare indigenous animals roam free, birdlife abounds and colorful wild flowers and native plants carpet the land. Read more »
Ethiopia: Philanthropist Backs Monastery Road Building

Ethiopian Herald, 18 January 2006

A philanthropist has donated 150,000 birr to support the effort being exerted to make Debre- Damo Monastery, a popular tourist attraction in Tigray state, accessible to visitors… Read more »
Ethiopia: Debre Damo Hotel to Turn 4-Star

Daily Monitor, 2 July 2006

Debre Damo Hotel is projected to turn to a four-star hotel, with investment outlays expected to reach 60 to 70 million birr, Owner Gebrekristos Gebremariam told The Daily Monitor. Read more »
Ethiopia: Gov't Set to Make Debre Damo Monastery Favourable Tourist Destination, Says President

Ethiopian Herald, 23 March 2006

President Girma Wolde-Giorgis said that utmost efforts would be exerted to make the Debre Damo Monastery in Tigray State a favourable tourist destination. Read more »

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