Ethiopian Collection (page 15)

Bale Mountains foothills, Ethiopia C017 / 7616
Bale Mountains foothills. Upland habitat in the foothills of the Bale Mountains, Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia. This national park has a high proportion of animals endemic to the region

Guenete Leul Palace gardens, Ethiopia C017 / 7626
Guenete Leul Palace gardens, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This palace ( Paradise of the Princes ) was built in 1930 for the Emperor Haile Selassie I (1892-1975)

Candelabra hedge, Ethiopia C017 / 7618
Candelabra hedge. The hedge consists of candelabra trees (Euphorbium candelabrum). This make a barrier impenetrable to livestock. This settlement is within the Oromo tribal district

Mantled guereza in a fig tree C017 / 7631
Mantled guereza (Colobus guereza) young adult sitting in a wild fig tree. This monkey is also known as the eastern black-and-white colobus

Vervet monkey eating an orange C017 / 7635
Vervet monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops) eating an orange. This primate lives in savannah and scrubland in most of Africa south of the Sahara, by forest edges and running water

Mantled guereza mother and baby C017 / 7630
Mantled guereza (Colobus guereza) mother and baby in a wild fig tree. This monkey is also known as the eastern black-and-white colobus

Geothermal hot spring vents, Ethiopia C016 / 9679
Geothermal hot spring vents. Small mineral-encrusted vents at the hot springs at Dallol in the Danakil depression of northern Ethiopia. This area is about half a metre across

Basaltic lava flow, Ethiopia C016 / 9677
Basaltic lava flow. Close-up of rope-like patterns in a lava flow from the Erta Ale basaltic shield volcano. THis volcano is located in the Danakil depression, Ethiopia

Erta Ale volcano lava lake, Ethiopia C016 / 9673
Erta Ale volcano lava lake. The Erta Ale basaltic shield volcano is located in the Danakil depression, Ethiopia. It has an active lava lake around 100 metres in diameter

Lava lake volcanic activity, Ethiopia C016 / 9675
Lava lake volcanic activity. Lava fountains breaking through the crust on the surface of the lava lake of the Erta Ale basaltic shield volcano, located in the Danakil depression, Ethiopia

Lava lake volcanic fissures, Ethiopia C016 / 9676
Lava lake volcanic fissures. Glowing pattern of fissures in the crust on the surface of the lava lake of the Erta Ale basaltic shield volcano, located in the Danakil depression, Ethiopia

Geothermal mineral deposits, Ethiopia C016 / 9678
Geothermal mineral deposits. Sulphur-rich mineral deposits that have formed around the hot springs of Dallol in the Danakil depression of northern Ethiopia

Lava lake volcanic activity, Ethiopia C016 / 9674
Lava lake volcanic activity. Spattering at the edge of the lava lake of the Erta Ale basaltic shield volcano, located in the Danakil depression, Ethiopia

Corn harvest, Ethiopia C016 / 6231
Corn harvest, Ethiopia. Mounds of various harvested corn crops on a farm in southern Ethiopia. Photographed in November

Prehistoric human skull (Omo 1) C016 / 5937
Prehistoric human skull (Omo 1). Reconstruction of the modern human (Homo sapiens) skull discovered in 1967 by a team led by Richard Leakey

Pelicans and cormorants C016 / 6235
Pelicans and cormorants. Great white pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus, white) fishing in a lake, with two white-breasted cormorants (Phalacrocorax lucidus, black) waiting for left-overs

Ethiopian woman C017 / 7623
Ethiopian woman. Young woman, in a region just north of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Road in Awash National Park, Ethiopia C017 / 7612
Road in Awash National Park. This is the main route across the park, which is at the southern tip of the Afar Region, Ethiopia

Dead fig tree, Ethiopia C017 / 7627
Dead fig tree (Ficus vasta). This tree can grow to over 20 metres in height, with a trunk several metres across. Here, the dead tree, alongside a road in southern Ethiopia

Bale Mountains foothills, Ethiopia C017 / 7615
Bale Mountains foothills. Upland valley in the foothills of the Bale Mountains, Bale Mountains National Park, Ethiopia. This national park has a high proportion of animals endemic to the region

East African Rift tectonics, artwork
East African Rift tectonics. Block artwork of the Earths crust being pulled apart by plate tectonics in the Horn of Africa region of the East African Rift (Great Rift Valley)

Australopithecus afarensis landscape. Artwork of Australopithecus afarensis male and female hominins (left) walking across African savannah during the Pliocene. A

Erta Ale volcano, Congo C016 / 4654
Erta Ale volcano, Congo. View of the lava lake in the crater of Erta Ale, Ethiopia. Erta Ale is an active shield volcano in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia

Erta Ale volcano, Congo C016 / 4653
Erta Ale volcano, Congo. Aerial view of the lava lake in the crater of Erta Ale, Ethiopia. Erta Ale is an active shield volcano in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia

Erta Ale volcano, Congo C016 / 4652
Erta Ale volcano, Congo. View of the lava lake in the crater of Erta Ale, Ethiopia. Erta Ale is an active shield volcano in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia

Ethiopian animal, 16th century
Ethiopian animal. 16th-century artwork of Ethiopians with an animal called a hulpalim from the island of Zocotere near or off the coast of Ethiopia

Abyssinian priest, historical artwork
Abyssinian priest. Abyssinia (what is now Ethiopia) has had a Christian church since the 1st century, with Orthodox Christianity established in the 4th century

Anthropomorphic bronze lamp (young Ethiopian), popularly known as El Negret. 1st-2nd c. AD. It represents an Ethiopian

Israel, Jerusalem, Mt. Herzl, Memorial to Ethiopian Jews who perished on their way to Israel in 1984

The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem. Kebran manuscript. Ethiopia. c1420
ENTRY INTO JERUSALEM. The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem. Kebran manuscript. Ethiopia. c1420

ABYSSINIAN WARTHOG. Line engraving, 19th century

SNAKE CHARMER, 1878. Lualla, the Abyssinian snake charmer, at the Royal Aquarium, London. Wood engraving, 1878

ANCIENT NUBIAN LYRE. A kissar, or lyre, from Ethiopia. Wood engraving, late 19th century

ABYSSINIAN PRIEST & MONK. Line engraving, 19th century

ABYSSINIA: ELEPHANT HUNT. Arabs of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) hunting elephant. Wood engraving, English, 1868

SOLOMON & QUEEN OF SHEBA. Solomon receives the Queen of Sheba. Wood engraving, 19th century

LYRES. An assortment of lyres. Copper engraving, 18th century

MENELIK II (1844-1913). Emperor of Abyssinia (Ethiopia). Wood engraving, English, 1896

SOLOMON RECEIVING SHEBA. Solomon receiving the Queen of Sheba (II Chronicles 9: 1). Color engraving after Gustave Dor
SOLOMON RECEIVING SHEBA. Solomon receiving the Queen of Sheba (II Chronicles 9:1). Color engraving after Gustave Dor

Fourteenth appearance in this country of the celebrated New Orleans Ethiopian Serenaders. Date 1847

Ethiopia - A corner of Dire Daoua Date: 1905

African Coptic Priest - probably in Ethiopia. He is wearing a spectacular tradional hat and carries a staff and a Coptic cross. Date: circa 1930s

Ethiopia, Africa - Cotton Market Date: 1911

Emperor Meneliks Bodyguard - seemingly at some form of exhibition/Intenrational show in Germany as the kitchen sign is in German. Date: 1907

Walia Ibex (Capra walie) immature male, walking in herd of female with young, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Gelada (Theropithecus gelada) adult male and female, sitting together, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Gelada (Theropithecus gelada) troop, on cliff in mountain habitat, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Wildlife photographer taking photos of Gelada (Theropithecus gelada) troop and Walia Ibex (Capra walie) herd, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

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Ethiopian history is rich and diverse, spanning centuries of cultural heritage and significant figures. One such prominent figure is Haile Selassie, who ascended to the throne in 1930 as Emperor of Ethiopia. During his reign, he faced challenges like the Italian invasion in 1936 but managed to regain control over his country soon after. The historical significance of Ethiopia can be seen through its ancient art and architecture. For instance, the early 12th-century frescoes in Bet Maryam at St. Mary's Church in Lalibela showcase the artistic prowess craftsmen from that era. Another remarkable piece is a famous painting on the ceiling depicting winged heads of eighty Ethiopian cherubs. Ethiopia's religious influence extends beyond its borders as well. At the Holy Sepulchre Church in Jerusalem, Israel, you can find Ethiopian Coptic icons that reflect their unique spiritual traditions and beliefs. These icons serve as a testament to Ethiopia's deep-rooted Orthodox Christian faith. Emperor Haile Selassie I also enjoyed leisure time during his reign, including seaside holidays at Eastbourne. This glimpse into his personal life reveals a different side to this influential leader who dedicated himself to serving his people. Ethiopia's history isn't limited to emperors; it includes other notable individuals too. Menelik II was another revered emperor whose leadership brought modernization and progress to Ethiopia during challenging times. Beyond political figures, there are indigenous tribes like the Mursi tribe known for their distinctive customs and body modifications which have fascinated anthropologists for years. Even after World War II ended, Haile Selassie continued playing an essential role on both national and international stages—his contributions shaping not only Ethiopian history but also global affairs during that period. Finally, we cannot overlook the presence of Orthodox Christianity within Ethiopia—a religion deeply ingrained within its society for centuries.