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Abuna Yemata monolitic Church at a height of 2,580 Metres, 5th Century Ethiopia


  • Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church in Tigray, 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 Yemata monolitic Church at a height of 2,580 Metres, 5th Century Ethiopia



Abuna Yemata monolitic Church at a height of 2,580 Metres, 5th Century Ethiopia



Abuna Yemata monolitic Church at a height of 2,580 Metres, 5th Century Ethiopia



Abuna Yemata monolitic Church at a height of 2,580 Metres, 5th Century Ethiopia



Abuna Yemata monolitic Church at a height of 2,580 Metres, 5th Century Ethiopia



Abuna Yemata monolitic Church at a height of 2,580 Metres, 5th Century Ethiopia



Abuna Yemata monolitic Church at a height of 2,580 Metres, 5th Century Ethiopia



Abuna Yemata monolitic Church at a height of 2,580 Metres, 5th Century Ethiopia



Abuna Yemata monolitic Church at a height of 2,580 Metres, 5th Century Ethiopia



Abuna Yemata monolitic Church at a height of 2,580 Metres, 5th Century Ethiopia