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	Shewa article - Shewa Ethiopia Addis Ababa Menelik modern regions - What-Means.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The towns of Debre Birhan, Antsokia, Ankober, Entoto and Addis Ababa have all served as the capital of Shewa at various times.
		The great monastery of Debre Libanos is located in the district of Selale in northern Shewa.
		Shewa was in recent times a Governorate-General (Province) under the monarchy, and then was named an "Administrative Region" of Ethiopia until fairly recently, when the modern regions (based on ethnic and linguistic boundaries) were introduced.
	www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Shewa (231 words)

	Emperor Libne Dingel (Wanag Seged)
		Matthew the Armenian died at Debre Bizen, the victim of an epidemic.
		Most significantly, the Monastery of Debre Libanos, the leading seat of eclessiastical learning in the Ethiopian Church, was burned to the ground, it's manuscrips, it's clergy, it's relics distroyed.
		It is said that the commander of the troops that captured Debre Libanos was named Abu Bakr, and that he knew how deeply Ethiopian Christians revered Debre Libanos, and had tried to start negotiations with the monks on them handing over valuable vessles, robes gold and jewels in exchange for the monastery being spared.
	www.angelfire.com /ny/ethiocrown/Libne.html (4628 words)

	Debre Libanos
		Pick up from the hotel is at 8.00 am and we then head north on the Gojjam road to Debre Libanos, about 110 km from Addis Ababa or approximately two hours' drive.
		Debre Libanos is an important monastic center for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity.
		On arrival at Debre Libanos, we will first stop at the Jemma River gorge.
	travelethiopia.tripod.com /deblib.htm (363 words)

	Enbaqom (Abul-Fath), Ethiopia, Orthodox (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Eleventh abbot of the monastery of Debre Libanos in Shewa, Ethiopia.
		He was christened with the name Enbaqom (Habakkuk) in the Debre Libanos monastery, where he later served as abbot.
		For close to forty years he was abbot of the monastery of Debre Libanos and held the rank of echege, the highest ecclesiastical rank after the metropolitanate.
	www.gospelcom.net /dacb/stories/ethiopia/enbaqom.html (421 words)

	Ethiopia - Ethioworld.Com Travel Services - Tourism - Ethiopia
		Debre Berhan is situated 130Km Northeast of Addis Ababa.
		Debre Libanos is 100Km North of Addis Ababa and on a 13th monastery is found here.
		Debre Zeit (also known as Bishoftu) is 45Km Southeast of Addis Ababa.
	www.ethioworld.com /TravelServices/tourismethiopia.htm (1294 words)

	Untitled Document
		It is on the very summit of one of these mountains that for 600 years Debre Bizen has stood, hundreds of meters abouve the road, molded into the very face of a sheer cliff.
		To the east of that is a modern church and next to this is the house of some 1,000 ancient manuscrips for which Debre Bizen is justifiably famous.
		Another exquisite manuscript is the lost biblical Book of Enoch, and a third the story of Abune Libanos, a great chuchman who traveld from Lebanon and found the monastery of Debre Libanos in Eritrea´s southern highlands.
	www.insideeritrea.com /monastery/bizen2.htm (1344 words)

	Emperor Yekonu Amlak
		After a brief war, the last of the Zagwe Emperors, Harbe II, was convinced by St. Tekle Haimanot, the founder of Debre Libanos Monastery (thus the first Echege of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church) to relinquish the throne in favor of Yekonu Amlak, a direct decendent of the last Axumite Emperor Anbassa Widim.
		Yekonu Amlak was crowned at Debre Birhan in Shewa, and was based there.
		His relationship with the Church was very close due to the role of Saint Tekle Haimanot in convincing Harbe II to abdicate in his favor.
	www.angelfire.com /ny/ethiocrown/yekonu.html (363 words)

	Village Ethiopia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Sululta plain is a wide shallow valley, ringed by mountains, with many rivers draining into it and forming extensive wetlands for much of the year.
		Debre Libanos has been an important monastic centre for Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity since it was established in the 13th century by Saint Teklehaimanot, a renowned mystic.
		Visitors can see a small cave near the church (which is of recent construction) where Teclehaimanot is said to have stood for seven years on one leg, until the other wasted away and dropped off.
	www.village-ethiopia.net /ve002b.htm (1202 words)

	Programmi Addis e dintorni - Rocky Valley Safary Etiopia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		110 kilometers north of Addis Ababa, Debre Libanos is one of the most well known and popular XIII century monasteries in the country.
		Established by emperor Zerayacob in the XV century as is capital Debre Berhan is situated 130 kilometers north-east od Addis Ababa.
		Ankober, 35 kilometers southeast of Debre Berhan was the capital of the Shoan monarchy before the founding of Debre Berhan.
	www.ethiopiarvs.com /engprograms.htm (786 words)

	Eritrean Mountains as Tourist Destinations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		That is why they have the prefix Debre in their names.
		Debre Bizen is rich in artifacts and has a 500-year-old library with about 1000 medieval manuscripts.
		It houses mummies, graves, and different artifacts dating back to the 4th century A.D. The mountains and the surrounding areas of the monasteries are sacred.
	www.shaebia.org /artman/publish/article_3986.html (1422 words)

	Blue Nile Gorge: Stratigraphy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Dominantly terrestrial sediments in the study area were formally assigned by Getaneh (1991) to two formations, the Mugher Mudstone and the overlying Debre Libanos Sandstone.
		The ages of the Mugher Mudstone and Debre Libanos Sandstone are constrained by the underlying early Kimmeridgian Lagajima Limestone and the unconformably overlying basalts that began to be deposited in the Eocene.
		Debre Libanos Ss fine to medium-grained ss with local lenses of claystone and conglomerates
	www.ucmp.berkeley.edu /mesozoic/bluenile/blue3.html (359 words)

	LETTERS TO JOHN GRAHAM, TRAVEL IN ETHIOPIA
		I have read your article entitled Debre Libanos Monastery I like it very much.
		I had a chance to visit Debre Libanos when I was a teenager.
		I read one of your articles about the Entoto Road and Debre libanos, I was so impressed.
	www.addistribune.com /Archives/2001/03/23-03-01/JOHN.htm (1048 words)

	Facts About Ethiopia: Tourism, Investment and Banking
		Following the historic route north from Addis Ababa the first stop is Debre Libanos, 110 Kms north of the capital.
		Taking the historic route north from Addis Ababa the first stop is Debre Markos, 305 Kms north of the capital and also accessible by air three times a week with Ethiopian Airlines.
		Axum, with good hotels and daily flights by Ethiopian Airlines from Addis Ababa, 1,005 Kms to the north, is the northern most stop along the route and the site of Ethiopia's most ancient city.
	www.mfa.gov.et /Facts_About_Ethiopia/Tourism_Investment_Banking.php?Page=Tourism_Investment_Banking_3.htm (1189 words)

	Surfbirds Birding Trip Report: Ethiopia (with Naturetrek), 22nd February - 1st March 2003
		Restricted to mature areas of vegetation, with 10+ at Wondo Guenet on 25th Feb. Birds also seen at Debre Libanos monastery and also in the wooded area downslope of the NP in the Bale Mountains.
		Present in small to medium numbers near rocky outcrops, in particular Debre Libanos gorge, the roadside gorge north of Wondo Guenet and Wondo Guenet itself.
		Fairly common, particularly in wooded areas, with c.8 at Debre Libanos 23rd Feb and 6+ Wondo Guenet being the highest concentrations.
	www.surfbirds.com /trip_report.php?id=43 (5288 words)

	Debrezeit&thecraterlakes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		En route visit the 13th century monastery of Debre Libanos.
		It was important in the earlier days because of its proximity to Ankober and the trade route through the rift valley to the coast.
		Ankober is located a short distance of 43kms from Debre Berhan built on the edge of the great escarpment of the Rift Valley.
	www.abbatravel.net /DayTripsAndExcurrsionfromAddisAbaba.htm (795 words)

	Available Tours (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Velvet monkeys and baboons play in the river side trees; crocodiles and hippos are frequently seen in this stretch of the Awash and as in most places in Ethiopia, the bird species here are practically too numerous to mention.
		It lies within a circle of crater lakes and is a popular weekend resort for Addis Ababa residents.
		Easily accessible from Addis Ababa (104kms), the convent of Debre Libanos was founded in the late 13th century by Saint Tekle Haimanot, and is today famous for its miraculous spring.
	www.redjackal.net /tours.htm (1318 words)

	Ethiopian Rift Valley Safaris - Addis Ababa, The New Flower
		Drive 110 kms north from Addis over the Entoto Mountains passing through the Sululta Plains to the Monastery of Debre Libanos founded in the 13th century by Abune Tekle Haymanot.
		Overlooking Jema River Gorge, a tributary of the Blue Nile, the Monastery owns ecclesiastical, cultural and historical relics, and boasts a rare grove of trees that have disappeared from elsewhere in the region.
		After visiting Debre Berhan Selassie Church where many interesting historical relics are kept, drive to the nearby town Ankober, birthplace of Emperor Menelik II.
	www.ethiopianriftvalleysafaris.com /newflower.htm (617 words)

	TourEthiopia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Taking the historic route north from Addis Ababa the first stop is Debre Markos, 305 kilometers north of the capital and also accessible by air three times a week with Ethiopian Airlines.
		Following the historic route north from Addis Ababa the first stop is Debre Libanos, 110 kilometers north of the capital.
		Axum, with good hotels and daily flights by Ethiopian Airlines from Addis Ababa, 1,005 kilometers to the north, is the northernmost stop along the route, and the site of Ethiopia 's most ancient city.
	www.tourethiopia.com /places/historic.htm (701 words)

	Shoa3 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Debre Libanos Monastery), having had issue, five sons and three daughters:
		Debre Libanos Monastery), having had issue, one son by her first husband and another son by her second:
		Debre Libanos Monastery), having had issue, one son and three daughters:
	4dw.net /royalark/Ethiopia/shoa3.htm (2887 words)

	birdwatching trip report - Ethiopia - surfbirds.com
		2 Debre Libanos 23rd Feb, 1 in acacia scrub north of Wondo Guenet 24th Feb and 1 Arsi Negele 1st March.
		c.10 Debre Libanos 23rd Feb, 5+ Wondo Guenet 25th Feb and 5+ Arsi Negele area 1st March.
		Locally common, particularly Debre Libanos gorge with 15+ on 23rd Feb, with birds also seen at Wondo Guenet and Lake Awassa.
	www.surfbirds.com /mb/trips/ethiopia-rb-0303.html (5266 words)

	Birding Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Road repair was underway between Addis and Debre Zeyit (and ultimately to Awasa and Djibouti), and between Addis and Jimma and Addis and Woldiya.
		We went straight to the Debre Damo Hotel in Asmara Road (recommended by Claudio), where we made bookings for later in the trip, and they kindly allowed us to leave some supplies for the Gambela section of our trip in their storeroom.
		On reaching the road we turned northwards and continued on to Debre Libanos, stopping along the way to admire a troop of Gelada baboons for an hour or so.
	birdingafrica.maxitec.co.za /birdingafrica/Trip_Reports_Ethiopia_1999.htm (9403 words)

	Original World Journeys
		Afternoon city tour includes visit ofAfrica Hall (the headquarters of UNECA), the Trinity Cathedral (built 1941), Addis Ababa University campus and Ethnological Museum in the same compound, the Grand Market known as "Merkato", Liberty Monument, Martyrs' Monument Square, Lion Cage and the handicraft center in front of the Wabeshebelle.
		Drive across the eucalyptus wooded Entoto mountain range and visit the 13th century monastery of Debre Libanos and the new church perched on the rim of a dizzying gorge of one of the Blue Nile tributaries.
		Afternoon sight-seeing of Gonder town including the castles of King Fasilledas, the open air bath, the monasteries of Qusquom and Debre Berhan Selassie church with its 16th century paintings and Frescoes.
	www.originalworldjourneys.com /AFRICA/ethiopia.html (963 words)

	Historic Routes Day2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		From Bahir Dar, the tour proceeds to Gonder where you visit Fassiledes Castle and Debre Birhan Selassie church in Gonder.
		The Debre Damo Monastery is next on the trip, followed by the rock-hewn churches in Lalibela.
		Addis Ababa - Bahir Dar: Leave Addis Ababa at 6.00 A.M to visit the Debre Libanos monastery, one of the most sacred places of Ethiopia and the Portuguese Bridge.
	www.redjackal.net /day2.htm (255 words)

	Ornitholidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The next full day is spent visiting the Blue Nile Gorge at Debre Libanos.
		At Debre Libanos, the plateau comes to an abrupt halt as the vast vista of a deep gorge opens up below us.
		The large monastery at Debre Libanos owns and protects a patch of interesting old evergreen forest, where such species as African Paradise and Abyssinian Slaty Flycatchers, Golden-backed Woodpecker and White-cheeked Turaco can be found.
	www.ornitholidays.co.uk /itinerary_details.asp?details_id=42 (1230 words)

	Short tours
		If you take Addis Ababa as the hub, there are 6 main roads coming out like spokes to the North, North East, South East, South, South West and West.
		To the north is the Gojjam road, to Debre Libanos, the Blue Nile Gorge and Bahir Dar.
		The road to the northeast is the Asmara Road, which will take visitors to the Senbete Market, Kombolcha and Dessie.
	travelethiopia.tripod.com /short.htm (458 words)

	Birding Africa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Debre Birhan - Ankober; Mount Fantale, Awash NP Plain-backed Pipit Anthus leucophrys
		Debre Libanos; Wondo Genet; Harenna Forest, Bale Mountains NP White-browed Robin-Chat or Heuglin's Robin Cossypha heuglini
		Debre Libanos; Dinsho and Harenna forest, Bale Mountains NP; Goba; Agere Maryam - Yavello
	birdingafrica.maxitec.co.za /birdingafrica/Trip_Reports_Ethiopia_1999_Birds.htm (1681 words)

	P@r@2000 Flying-Sites Ethiopia/Ethiopie Para2000
		Debre Libanos, take off N, medium, altitude 2680 m spectacular take off prepared just beside of the road to the famous monastery Debre Libanos, 96 km north of Addis best period dec - mai, from 11 am.
		Lalibela, Asheten Plateau, 2850 m, take off W, SW,potentially a leeside,only experts, 1 hr walk from Lalibela, porters and mules available, best conditions in the afternoon (wind)or after the dry season (wind turns west)all day, potentially very turbulent especially landing in dry season, very hot place, excellent for XC, 8.
		Debre Sina, Rift cliffs, several take offs at 3000 m, just above the italian tunnel, 30 min.
	www.para2000.org /sites/africa-ethiopia.htm (471 words)

	Adonay Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		On the way, stop at Debre Zeyit to have a boat trip on Lake Hora with an opportunity of bird watching.
		north of Addis Ababa there is a side road leading to the ancient monastery of Debre Libanos.
		On the way, endemic mammals such as Gelada Baboon as well as some endemic birds can be seen.
	www.adonaytour.com /programmes.html (474 words)

	Oasis Travel Services - Itinerary
		Addis Ababa to Debre Zeit Crater Lakes of Hora and Bishoftu, where many species of birds can be watched.
		Continue Driving to Debre Zeit 45 kms from Addis Ababa, enjoy boat trip on lake Hora.
		After 103 kms from Addis Ababa, you will find the 13th century Monastery of Debre Libanos.
	www.touroasis.com /it.html (530 words)

	ToursMain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		The visit includes, the 13th century monastery of Debre libanos, the Blue Nile Gorge bigger than Grand Canyon in USA, and large troops of the endemic mammal of Gelada, baboon.
		Afternoon visit of the Castles and the Debre Berehan Selassie church.
		Day –1 Drive to north passing by Mt. Entoto, visiting the monastery of Debre Libanos and the Portuguese Bridge.
	www.destinationethiopiatours.com /ToursMain.htm (2028 words)

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