Historical illustration
First church built after the establishment of Addis Ababa in 1886. It was erected within Menilek's palace compound
19th-century illustrationAddis Ababa1 image
A view of the first church built within the palace compound of Menelik II in Addis Ababa.
Massaia XI, p. 45. Image: Ethiopia Engraved / Link Ethiopia. Reference transcribed from the collection caption.
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