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the summit, when eventually conquered metres ( feet) later, offers panoramic views and complete seclusion and peace for the or so monks and deacons who live there. the beams and ceiling of the ancient debre damo church - around which the monastery is built - are beautifully decorated with carved wooden
panels depicting lion, elephant, rhinoceros, snakes, gazelle, antelope, giraffe, and camels. a large number of paintings are preserved there, including several depicting abba aragawi's legendary foundation of debre damo. the treasures secreted within - kept intact through the monastery's tumultuous...
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