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In the Cathedral, there are gorgeous spiritual glass stained pictures mirroring the history of the old and the new Testaments. The pictures of the old Testament covers from Adam and Eve to Kind Solomon and Queen Sheba. On the contrary, the New Testament covers from the Nativity to the Pentecost on the other, there are historical pictures showing Emperor Hailessilasie hoisting the Ethiopian flag after victory and addressing the league of Nations in Geneva.

The cupola or inside the dome of the Cathedral

Each side of the inside of the cupola are depictions of Christ.

In the most inner part of the Cathedral there are two Tombs one of which is the Emperor Hailessillasie and the other one is the Empress, Menen

The cathedral’s exterior, with its large copper dome, spindly pinnacles, numerous statues and flamboyant mixture of international styles, provides an interesting and sometimes poignant glimpse into many episodes of Ethiopia’s history.

Addis Ababa University is a state university in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The university was originally called the University College of Addis Ababa in 1950 and was later renamed Haile Selassie I University in 1962 after the Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I. The institution received its current name in 1975 Addis Ababa University.

Entrance to the National Museum of Ethiopia. The Museum is located on the campus of Addis Ababa University

In 1936, the concept of a museum was first introduced in Ethiopia when an exhibition was opened, displaying ceremonial costumes donated by the Solomonic dynasty and their close associates. The current NME grew from the establishment of the Institute of Archaeology, which was founded in 1958. The institute was founded to promote and facilitate the archaeological research mission in the northern part of Ethiopia by French archaeologists.

The National Museum diversified its activities and organized into three working department, i.e. the conservation department, the documentation department and the exhibition and research department

The museum houses the nation's artistic treasures as well as many of the most precious archaeological finds

The most precious archaeological finds such as the fossilized remains of early hominids, the most famous of which is "Lucy," the partial skeleton of a specimen of Australopithecus afarensis. It is estimated to be 3.3 million years old, This Afarensis specimen is considered to be the earliest child. Unfortunately no photos are allowed.

The National Museum of Ethiopia at present has four main exhibition sections. The basement is dedicated to archaeological and paleoanthropological sections. The first floor contains objects from ancient and medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers, who include Emperor Haile Selassie.

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