Abuna Yemata Guh

Abuna Yem'ata Guh
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Monk standing in front of Abuna Yemata Guh's entrance
Abuna Yem'ata Guh
13°54′55″N 39°20′35″E / 13.9152603°N 39.343071°E / 13.9152603; 39.343071
CountryEthiopia
DenominationEthiopian Orthodox
History
StatusChurch
DedicationSaint Abba Yem'ata
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChapel
StyleMonolithic
Specifications
MaterialsSandstone

Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church located in the Hawzen woreda of the Tigray Region, Ethiopia. It is situated at a height of 2,580 metres (8,460 ft) and has to be climbed on foot to reach. It is notable for its spectacular location, its architecture and dome dating back to the sixth century, and its 15th century wall paintings.