Addis Ababa, The National Museum3

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Addis Ababa (the name means 'new flower') is of fairly recent origin - Menelik II founded the city in 1887 but is an important administrative centre not only for Ethiopia but also for the whole of Africa. Situated in the foothills of the Entoto Mountains and standing 2,400 metres above sea level it is the third highest capital in the world. The city has a population of about four million. The National Museum of Ethiopia (NME), also referred to as the Ethiopian National Museum, is the primary museum in Ethiopia. It is located in the nation's capital, Addis Ababa, near the graduate school of Addis Ababa University.

The NME at present has four main exhibition sections. The basement is dedicated to archaeological and paleoanthropological sections. The second floor show art work in a chronological order, from traditional to contemporary works. Finally, the third floor has an ethnographic display. Here, the museum tries to give an overview of the cultural richness and variety of the peoples of Ethiopia.

The first floor contains objects from ancient and medieval periods, as well as regalia and memorabilia from former rulers, who include Emperor Haile Selassie.

Celing

Emperor Tewodros II 1855-1868.

Emperor Yohannes IV 1872 - 1888

Emperor Menelik II is one of Ethiopia's most famous emperors. He was crowned in 1889 and ruled until his death in 1913

Empress Zewditu (1876-1930) daughter and successor of Emperor Menelik II

In 1936, the concept of a museum was first introduced in Ethiopia when an exhibition was opened, displaying ceremonial costumes donated by the royal family and their close associates.

Emperor Haile Selassie's Throne

Empress Menen's Chair. Taken to Italy during warII and returned to Ethiopia in 1972 G.C

Emperor Haile Selassie's Throne

Emperor Haile Selassie's Throne

Crown of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia

Emperor Haile Selassie I (1892 –1975)

The current NME grew from the establishment of the Institute of Archaeology, which was founded in 1958. The institute was founded to promote and facilitate the archaeological research mission in the northern part of Ethiopia by French archaeologists.

Empress Zewditu (1876-1930) Empress of Ethiopia from 1916 to 1930, chair

Diadem for the Ras TitleCrown of Emperor Menelik II

Crown of Empress Taitu Bitul

Crown of Emperor Yohannes 4th

Colonel Mengistu Haile Mariam 1977-1991

Military outfit for High Ranking officials

Ceremonial dress and weapons of Leul Ras Kassa Hailu (1th hatf of 20th century)

Military Out Fit for High Ranking Officials - Lions Mane and cloth - 19-20th century

Military Out Fit for High Ranking Officials - Lions Mane and cloth - 19-20th century

Robe of Kaffa nobles (Southwest Ethiopia 19-20th century) velvet and silver

Ceremonial robe of ligaba (Minister of Palace) 19-20th century

Ceremonial robe of Empress Taitu Bitul

(silk, velvet) Empress Consort of the

Ethiopian Empire (1889–1913) and the

wife of Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia

Emperor Haile Sellasie I giving directions to 12 students

Administrative Building in the

Campus

Text: InternetPictures: Sanda Foişoreanu Sanda Negruţiu Alin Samochis Jean Moldovan InternetCopyright: All the images belong to their authors

Presentation: Sanda Foişoreanuwww.slideshare.net/michaelasanda

Sound: Dawit Ferew Hailu -Instrumental music