The Monasteries of Lake Tana – Ura Kidane Mehiret
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The Monasteries of Lake Tana – Ura Kidane Mehiret

Lake Tana is perhaps most famous for the monasteries sprinkled across its shoreline and islands. Many monasteries date from the late 16th or early 17th century, though most were founded much earlier and likely were the site of pre-Christian shrines. One of the best examples of traditional Ethiopian monasteries, Ura Kidane Meret, sits on the … Continue reading