Addis Ababa Ethiopia Lion Of Judah Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Lion of Judah monument - Anbessa square, outside the railway station - taken to Rome in the 1930s by Mussolini's troops and only returned in the 1960s - symbol of the Israelite tribe of Judah and a national symbol of Ethiopia - seen against blue sky - photo by M.Torres

The iconic statue of the Lion of Judah in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia near the National Theater

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Lion of Judah monument - Anbessa square, outside the railway station - taken to Rome in the 1930s by Mussolini's troops and only returned in the 1960s - symbol of the Israelite tribe of Judah and a national symbol of Ethiopia - photo by M.Torres

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Arat Kilo, the name celebrates the liberation of Ethiopia after five years of Italian occupation (Meyazia 27 Square). The obelisk with the Lion of Judah was built for Emperor Haile Selassie's coronation in 1930, designed by Curtin Specingler, it was removed during the Italian period, aka victory column. In the background the Post Office.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Addis Ababa University campus, central building, built in 1934 as Haile Selassie's Grand palace, later became the residence of Rodolfo Graziani, Marchese di Neghelli, Viceroy and Governor-General of Italian East Africa - Institute of Ethiopian Studies building, aka Gännäta Le’ul or Princely Paradise Palace - Sidist (6) Kilo campus.

"Lion of Judah, Statue, outside Menelik II's mausoleum, Addis Abeba, EthiopiaMore from Ethiopia:"

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: heart of the government district - headquarters of the Prosperity Party (ብልፅግና ፓርቲ), established in 2019 as a successor to the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed - Arat Kilo square, the name celebrates the liberation of Ethiopia after five years of Italian occupation. The obelisk with the Lion of Judah was built for Emperor Haile Selassie's coronation in 1930, designed by Curtin Specingler, it was removed during the Italian period.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - July 29, 2012 : People sitting at an open air cafe near stone statue of the Lion of Judah in Addis Ababa.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Arat Kilo, the name celebrates the liberation of Ethiopia after five years of Italian occupation (Meyazia 27 Square). The obelisk with the Lion of Judah was built for Emperor Haile Selassie's coronation in 1930, designed by Curtin Specingler, it was removed during the Italian period, aka victory column. In the background the building of the Post Office and the Public Servants Social Security Agency.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Arat Kilo, the name celebrates the liberation of Ethiopia after five years of Italian occupation (Meyazia 27 Square). The obelisk with the Lion of Judah was built for Emperor Haile Selassie's coronation in 1930, designed by Curtin Specingler, inspired in the anciean obelisks of Axum - it was removed during the Italian colonial period - also known as victory column. Located at the heart of the government district. In the background the headquarters of the Prosperity Party.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: the Holy Trinity Cathedral is the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie (right) and Empress Menen Asfaw - Haile Selassie is a capital figure for Ethiopia and Africa, as well as important for Rastafarians worldwide - Kidist Selassie.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: the Holy Trinity Cathedral is the final resting place of Emperor Haile Selassie (right) and Empress Menen Asfaw - Haile Selassie is a capital figure for Ethiopia and Africa, as well as important for Rastafarians worldwide - Kidist Selassie.

"Statue of the Lion of Judah - this lion is the national symbol of Ethiopia, and tops a series of concrete steps, each symbolizing a year of Fascist rule, in front of the old palace (now administration building and Institute for Ethiopian Studies) at Addis Ababa (formerly Haile Selassie I) University in Addis Ababa.More from Ethiopia:"

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Arat Kilo, the name celebrates the liberation of Ethiopia after five years of Italian occupation (Meyazia 27 Square). The obelisk with the Lion of Judah was built for Emperor Haile Selassie's coronation in 1930, designed by Curtin Specingler, it was removed during the Italian period, aka victory column. In the background the Post Office.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Holy Trinity Cathedral - Kidist Selassie - The architecture of the cathedral is European in style, while the internal walls and stained glass windows display works in traditional Ethiopian style. The church was the site of great ceremonies, including the enthronement of the Patriarchs of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and the coronation of many archbishops and bishops. Houses the tomb of Haile Selassie. Important to Rastafarians.

"An air letter (aerogramme) posted in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 1964. The printed stamp bears the portrait of the Emperor Haile Selassie I. Some mail sent from Africa in my portfolio. Please see my lightboxes for lots more."