Ethiopia is a land of hidden treasures & among the greatest are its remote churches whose richly decorated interiors amaze & astound with their vibrant colours & extraordinary illustration Yet steeped in ancient legend & often situated in remote locations a true appreciation & understanding of these unique churches & their spectacular murals has been restricted to a select few Now in Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia Maria-Jose Friedlander provides a unique guide to the churches their architecture & decoration Ranging from the rock-hewn churches of the Tigray region to the spectacular timber-built cave church of Yemrehane Krestos Maria-Jose Friedlander provides detailed descriptions of the wonderful murals & of the stories behind them Many of the wall paintings contain inscriptions in Ge'ez
- the ancient language of Ethiopia
- & full translations of these scripts are given Detailed plans show the exact location of the paintings within the churches & the superb colour photographs by Bob Friedlander show the many aspects of the churches & their decoration in rich detail