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		The inspiration for the Entoto Foundation comes from the case of a young Ethiopian, Matthewos Kebede.
		Rising to an altitude of over 10,000 feet on the outskirts of Addis Ababa, Mount Entoto is the ultimate training ground for Ethiopia’s great distance runners. Numerous Olympic medals and world championships have been earned in the thin air of Mount Entoto’s rugged trails
		The inspiration for the Entoto Foundation comes from the case of a young Ethiopian, Matthewos Kebede. As a young boy, Matthewos suffered an illness that left his heart severely damaged.
	www.entoto.org /about-us.html (152 words)

	Mango African Safaris \| Discover Ethiopia Safari
		Addis Ababa at between 2300 - 2500 meters is the third highest capital in the world and Entoto is several hundred meters higher - as we drive up the hill there is an appreciable drop in temperature and the air is filled with the scent of the Eucalyptus trees which line the road.
		Entoto was soon abandoned as a site for the capital - it was cold, difficult to provision and there was a shortage of wood.
		It was in the church of Mariam that Menelik was crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in 1889, and in the small museum in the compound there are various clothes, court and household implements and weapons dating from the period.
	www.mangosafari.com /escorted-discoverethiopia.html (1491 words)

	Addis Ababa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The site was chosen by Empress Taytu Betul and the city was founded in 1886 by her husband, Emperor Menelik II, and now has a population of around four million, and an eight per cent annual growth rate.
		Menelik, as King of Shewa, had found Mount Entoto a useful base for military operations in the south of his realm, and in 1879 visited the reputed ruins of a medieval town, and an unfinished rock church that showed proof of an Ethiopian presence there prior to the campaigns of Ahmad Gragn.
		Suburbs of the city include Shiro Meda and Entoto in the north, Urael and Bole (home to Bole International Airport) in the east, Nifas Silk in the south-east, Mekanisa in the south, and Keraniyo and Kolfe in the west.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Addis_Ababa,_Ethiopia (1342 words)

	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
		The city was founded in 1887 by Emperor Menelik II[?] and now has a population of approximately 4 million.
		The city lies at the foot of Mount Entoto[?], and is home to Addis Ababa University[?].
		Of note is the general lack of any street names in the city.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ad/Addis_Ababa,_Ethiopia.html (48 words)

	Press section
		Laying an altitude between 2200 to 2500 meters, Addis Ababa is built in the foothills of Mount Entoto.
		Entoto was the Ethiopian capital in the early 16th century and the panorama from the peak (3,200 meters), either by day or night, is a breath-taking spectacle.
		The Entoto museum is located near to the historical church of the Entoto Mariam at the peak of Entoto Mountain-north of Addis Ababa.
	www.mfa.gov.et /Press_Section/publication.php?Main_Page_Number=1162 (2038 words)

	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
		The site was chosen by Empress Taytu Betul and the city was founded in 1886 by her husband, Emperor Menelik II, and now has a has a population of around four million, and an eight per cent annual growth rate.
		Menelik, as King of Shewa, had found Mount Entoto a useful base for military operations in the south of his realm, and in 1879 visited the reputed ruins of a medieval town, and an unfinished rock church that showed proof of an Ethiopian presence there prior to the campaigns of Ahmad Gragn.
		However the immediate area did not encourage the founding of a town due to the lack of firewood and water, so settlement actually began in the valley south of the mountain in 1886.
	creekin.net /c3388-n63-addis-ababa-ethiopia.html (865 words)

	Addis Ababa
		In 1881 Emperor Menelik II made his permanent camp there, after remains of an old town (believed to have been the capital of 16th century monarch Lebna Dengel) were discovered, which Menelik thought was a divine and auspicious sign.
		Entoto is an important watershed, to the north water flows to the Blue Nile, to the south to the Awash River.
		Empress Taytu was said to have led the move down to the plain of Finfine, and to have named the new capital Addis Ababa, or New Flower.
	travelethiopia.tripod.com /addis.htm (896 words)

	World Travel & Tours - Addis Ababa with Itineraries (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The altitude varies from 3000 meters (9840 feet) at the top of Entoto to 2200 meters (6800 feet) at the foot of the city.
		Addis Ababa was founded in 1880 by Menelik II who moved his capital city from Ankober (a town 175 km to the northeast) to the top of the Entoto Mountains.
		Mount Entoto is the best location to observe the panoramic view of Addis Ababa both by day and night.
	www.ethiowtt.com /addis.htm (797 words)

	Seeye Abraha
		When I quoted what Seeye had said to him he was very thoughtful and said "Surely he, didn't mean the Prime Minister and the President"; though, as it turned out, that's exactly what he did mean.
		The embassy was situated in several hundred acres of grounds going up to the top of Mount Entoto.
		Addis Abeba itself is at the height of 9,000 feet, on the plateau which covers most of Ethiopia, and Mount Entoto rises up above it to 12,000 feet.
	futureobservatory.dyndns.org /9157.htm (909 words)

	Pilot Guides.com:Ethiopia: Locations
		As the capital of Ethiopia, the focus of the Highway Network, location of an international airport and the terminus of the railway leading from the Gulf of Aden in Djibouti, Addis Ababa is an inevitable stop on the trail of exploration.
		It is a bustling metropolis of four million people founded in the late 19th century by Emperor Menelik II, 7000ft high in the pleasant climate that exists in the foothills of Mount Entoto.
		The Entoto Maryam Church has a small museum, and its holy areas are accessible to women (a rarity in Ethiopia).
	www.pilotguides.com /destination_guide/africa/ethiopia/locations.php (1156 words)

	Addis Ababa
		Located at the center of Shewa reign, the city stands at the very heart of Ethiopia and enjoys excellent connections with the entire country economic zone.
		Addis Ababa is built in the foothills of Mount Entoto, and the panorama from the peak (3,200m, either by day or night, is a breathtaking spectacle.
		The Entoto Museum, with its historical exhibits is well worth a visit.
	www.easterntravel.net /Addisababa.htm (414 words)

	Omo Valley \| omo \| addis ababa \| ethiopia \| rift valley \| tiya \| kanso \| mago \| borana \| tribes
		Entoto is an important watershed; to the north, water flows to the Blue Nile and on to the Mediterranean, to the south to the Awash River and east to Djibouti.
		Empress Taytu was said to have led the move down to the plain of Finfine in 1889, and to have named the new capital Addis Ababa, or New Flower.
		Damaged during the wars with Ahmed Gragn in the 16th century, it fell into disuse and was only reopened in the time of Menelik II.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/10669.html (1807 words)

	Addis Ababa
		The half-day city tour of Addis Ababa includes the panoramic view of the city From Entoto Mountain, the National Museum where one can see different archaeological findings, the Trinity Cathedral and the "Mercato", one of the biggest markets in Africa.
		After lunch, drive to Mount Zuquala with its crater lake and monastery to find a stupendous panoramic view of the Rift Valley to the east, the Lake Zuquala on the southern side.
		Mount Entoto and Addis Ababa to the North.
	www.hesstravelethiopia.com /TourProgram.htm (837 words)

	Attractions
		The paintings of the saints and the apostles on stained glasses can be seen.
		Mount Entoto is the best location to observe the panoramic view of Addis Ababa both by day and night.
		On the top of this hill, stands St. Mary’s Church built in 1885.
	www.ethiopiatravel.com /Ethiopia_Main_attractions.htm (3941 words)

	Exploring the Afar \| ethiopia \| lucy \| awash \| addis ababa \| salt route \| afar dijbouti \| eritrea
		You begin in Addis Ababa by Entoto, and the archeological museum containing "Lucy’s" bones.
		Addis Ababa, at between 2300 - 2500 meters, is the third highest capital in the world and Entoto is a few hundred meters higher - as we drive up the hill there is an appreciable drop in temperature and the air is filled with the scent of the Eucalyptus trees which line the road.
		Entoto is an important watershed; to the north, water flows to the Blue Nile and the Mediterranean Sea, to the south, to the Awash River and on to Djibouti.
	www.infohub.com /TRAVEL/SIT/sit_pages/10668.html (1598 words)

	Online Travel Guide to Ethiopia- Capital Addis Ababa-Mt Entoto :13 Suns Tours
		Mount Entoto is the best location to observe the panoramic view of the capital.
		Entoto Mariam church, which was built by Emperor Menelik in 1982, is situated on the intensive mountain range of ENTOTO.
		Articles of historical significance that were donated by members of the royal family, foreign diplomats and individuals are well displayed in the Entoto Museum.
	www.13suns.com /entoto.htm (122 words)

	Embassy of Ethiopia, Washington, DC (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This big, sprawling, hospitable city is more than 2,200 meters high in the foothills of mount Entoto.
		Examples of every Ethiopian stamp ever issued (as well as an extensive collection of foreign stamps) are on display, as are many examples of the original artwork and rare printer’s proofs.
		Addis Ababa is built in the foothills of Mount Entoto, and the panorama from the peak (3,200m) either by day or night, is a breathtaking spectacle.
	www.ethiopianembassy.org /places.shtml (888 words)

	Graduate Tours :: 7 Day Ethiopia Highlights - Itinerary (Site not responding. Last check: )
		- Mount Entoto is the highest peak in Addis with an altitude of 3200 meters, and was the site for the first palace of Emperor Menelik-II, the founder of Addis Ababa.
		A sightseeing tour of the city will include the colorful market and Mount Bezawi where the palace of Emperor Haile Selassie is gracefully situated.
		En route, at the footstep of Mount Asheten (over 3000 meters high) visit the 13th century cave church of Na'akutola'ab.
	www.graduatetours.com /destinations.cfm?tripRef=30&destPage=2 (877 words)

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