4. Debre Damo: Ethiopia, 6th century
Another monastery which was founded during the same century as the Paromeos Monastery is Debre Damo, located in northern Ethiopia. It shares its name with the flat-topped mountain on which it is situated. In fact, you can only reach the monastery by climbing up a rope (and only if you are a man). Built in the Aksumite style, it is considered the best example of that style still standing. It contains an extensive assortment of manuscripts. The climb is far from easy, but tourists who make it to the top say that the breathtaking view and the beautiful architecture are worth the journey.
4. Debre Damo: Ethiopia, 6th century
Another monastery which was founded during the same century as the Paromeos Monastery is Debre Damo, located in northern Ethiopia. It shares its name with the flat-topped mountain on which it is situated. In fact, you can only reach the monastery by climbing up a rope (and only if you are a man). Built in the Aksumite style, it is considered the best example of that style still standing. It contains an extensive assortment of manuscripts. The climb is far from easy, but tourists who make it to the top say that the breathtaking view and the beautiful architecture are worth the journey.
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