African Vernacular Architecture
Gallery of Ethiopia (Abyssinia - Aksum) Architecture
"The Kingdom of Abyssinia was founded in the 13th century CE and, transforming itself into the Ethiopian Empire via a series of military conquests, lasted until the 20th century CE. It was established by the kings of the Solomonid dynasty who, claiming descent from no less a figure than the Bible’s King Solomon, would rule in an unbroken line throughout the state’s long history." [Mark Cartwright] Read More