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Pinterest:  Abyssinia, the Historical Ethiopia Ethiopia's   Contemporary History The Capital's and Entoto's Contemporary History Emperor Menelik (Minilik) Entoto Palace Addis Ababa '' From the late 1870s, Menelik began to show an increasing interest in the region in which Addis Ababa is situated and headquartered the royal camp at several sites in the area. His first major settlement was established on the slopes of Mount Wuchacha, west of the present settlement, but he soon moved northwards and set up his camp near the summit of Entoto Mountain, a choice determined by strategic considerations. Here, he erected a palace... The Historic Church on Entoto's High Plateau The next important building to be constructed at Entoto was the Church of Maryam, a circular structure with foundations laid in 1885. Menelik, it is said himself participated in the building's work, and on occasion travelled with his consort, Queen Taytu, to Mount Managacha to the west where ...

Entoto Park Main Entrance - Entoto Park (Z) A Modern Park for Nature & People A sincere request prevailed for a family-friendly invitation to the Park's entertaining facilities and cosy amusements, set amidst the Park's exquisite highland Nature. The Park's unique character of highland magnificence would then become within reach for families and passionate nature people. Thus, the somewhat rugged and overwhelming vastness of Entoto Natural Park gave rise to the development of this more comfortable Park, featuring various activities and cultural facilities. Thanks to the welcoming atmosphere, this Park is now a reality, featuring a new family and cultural environment on the Grand Mountain massif. Thus, despite the landscape's high drama, the family offers comfortable adventures with the required modern facilities. This newly inaugurated modern department, Entoto Park, with its dramatic Location on the mountain's southern shoulder, invites visitors through its mai...