Abuna Yemata Guh
Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church located in the Hawzen woreda of the Tigray Region, Ethiopia. It is situated at a height of 2,580 metres (8,460 ft) and has to be climbed on foot to reach. It is notable for its dome and wall paintings dating back to the 5th century and its architecture.
| Abuna Yem'ata Guh | |
|---|---|
ኣቡና የማታ ጉሕ | |
Monk standing in front of Abuna Yemata Guh's entrance | |
Abuna Yem'ata Guh | |
| 13.9152603°N 39.343071°E | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Denomination | Ethiopian Orthodox |
| History | |
| Status | Church |
| Dedication | Saint Abba Yem'ata |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Chapel |
| Style | Monolithic |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone |
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