The Ancient Atlas

Abuna Yemata Guh

Rock-CutAfricaEthiopiac. 500 CE

Carved into a sheer sandstone pinnacle requiring a 250-meter rope-and-handhold climb to reach. Interior frescoes from the 5th-6th century are exceptionally well preserved.

13.9483°, 39.1606°

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